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BA Music Business

Music Business

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Interdisciplinary degree from the School of Theatre and Music with the College of Business Administration

•Combines musicianship (theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and private instruction) with accounting, finance, marketing, and music-industry coursework

•Demonstrate proficiency on your instrument in recitals tied to private instrumental or vocal study

Professional Development

•Internships with leading firms and non-profits including The Recording Academy, BMI, Sofar Sounds, the Chicago Philharmonic Society, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, and the Ravinia Festival

•Prepares students for sustainable careers across the global music industry

School Info

Snapshot

3.55

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

22.2K

Enrollment

$69K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,720

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,884

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,974

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Interdisciplinary degree from the School of Theatre and Music with the College of Business Administration

•Combines musicianship (theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and private instruction) with accounting, finance, marketing, and music-industry coursework

•Demonstrate proficiency on your instrument in recitals tied to private instrumental or vocal study

Professional Development

•Internships with leading firms and non-profits including The Recording Academy, BMI, Sofar Sounds, the Chicago Philharmonic Society, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, and the Ravinia Festival

•Prepares students for sustainable careers across the global music industry

Program Highlights

Training

•Interdisciplinary degree from the School of Theatre and Music with the College of Business Administration

•Combines musicianship (theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and private instruction) with accounting, finance, marketing, and music-industry coursework

•Demonstrate proficiency on your instrument in recitals tied to private instrumental or vocal study

Professional Development

•Internships with leading firms and non-profits including The Recording Academy, BMI, Sofar Sounds, the Chicago Philharmonic Society, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, and the Ravinia Festival

•Prepares students for sustainable careers across the global music industry

Key Info

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$70

International Fee

$70

Opens

Spring 2027 Transfer and Fall/Spring 2027 First-Year Applications OpenAug 1, 2026

Fall Transfer Applications OpenDec 15, 2026

Deadline

Fall First-Year Early ActionNov 2, 2026

Fall First-Year Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Fall Transfer Deadline (On-Campus Programs)Apr 1, 2027

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire List

•Classical applicants: a prepared piece of your choice (a solo work is preferred) plus two major scales of your choice

•Jazz applicants: prepared blues, standard, and ballad with improvisation on your principal instrument

Sheet Music

•Bring two additional sheet music copies for the committee where applicable

Portfolio

•Digital music background applicants only: two creative samples, about five minutes total, in varying styles produced with software such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, or SuperCollider

•Provide a score or screenshot of each sample in its native program

•Off-campus applicants may upload portfolio materials via the application status page by March 9

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Good to Know

Application Portal

•Apply via Common App; there is no separate audition portal

•Audition scheduling is arranged by email after you submit your application

Curriculum Note

•Music Business students perform in ensembles and complete a jury at the end of each term of private lessons — ongoing course requirements, not part of admission

What's The Process

Audition Format

•Live or recorded audition on your principal instrument with the music faculty

•Classical background: prepared solo repertoire plus scales and a brief sight-reading or sight-singing check

•Jazz background: prepared blues, standard, and ballad with improvisation

•Digital music background: review two original creative samples with the faculty

Recorded Audition

•On-campus audition is recommended; a recorded audition is accepted if you cannot attend in person

•Sight-reading is not required for recorded auditions, though faculty may request a brief Zoom session

Contact

•Ben Kenis: bkenis2@uic.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.55

Avg GPA (W)

77%

Admit Rate

school-wide

62%

Grad Rate

22.2K

Enrollment

$69K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,720

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,884

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,974

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Interdisciplinary degree from the School of Theatre and Music with the College of Business Administration

•Combines musicianship (theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and private instruction) with accounting, finance, marketing, and music-industry coursework

•Demonstrate proficiency on your instrument in recitals tied to private instrumental or vocal study

Professional Development

•Internships with leading firms and non-profits including The Recording Academy, BMI, Sofar Sounds, the Chicago Philharmonic Society, the Jazz Institute of Chicago, and the Ravinia Festival

•Prepares students for sustainable careers across the global music industry

Updated 1d ago