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BA Music

General Music Studies

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BFA Acting

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BA Theatre and Performance

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BM Performance

Classical Guitar

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BM Performance

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BM Performance

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Music Education

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BA Music

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BA Music Business

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BM Jazz Studies

Instrumental Jazz

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BM Jazz Studies

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BA Theatre Design, Production, and Technology

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Training

•Liberal-arts music degree: core music courses plus four terms of private instruction on your principal instrument

•Two years of music theory and aural skills, plus piano, music history and literature, analysis, digital music, and ethnomusicology

•Perform in ensembles each term while drawing on 200+ disciplines across UIC

Location

•Study in Chicago with access to one of the world's leading classical and jazz music scenes

•Some BA Music students pursue a second degree

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

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Program Highlights

Training

•Liberal-arts music degree: core music courses plus four terms of private instruction on your principal instrument

•Two years of music theory and aural skills, plus piano, music history and literature, analysis, digital music, and ethnomusicology

•Perform in ensembles each term while drawing on 200+ disciplines across UIC

Location

•Study in Chicago with access to one of the world's leading classical and jazz music scenes

•Some BA Music students pursue a second degree

Program Highlights

Training

•Liberal-arts music degree: core music courses plus four terms of private instruction on your principal instrument

•Two years of music theory and aural skills, plus piano, music history and literature, analysis, digital music, and ethnomusicology

•Perform in ensembles each term while drawing on 200+ disciplines across UIC

Location

•Study in Chicago with access to one of the world's leading classical and jazz music scenes

•Some BA Music students pursue a second degree

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$70

International Fee

$70

Deadline

Early ActionNov 2, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 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.

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

•Strings/piano applicants: prepare at least six minutes of solo work or two contrasting-style selections

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

•BA Music students audition for ensemble placement each semester and complete a jury at the end of each term of private lessons — these are 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

•Liberal-arts music degree: core music courses plus four terms of private instruction on your principal instrument

•Two years of music theory and aural skills, plus piano, music history and literature, analysis, digital music, and ethnomusicology

•Perform in ensembles each term while drawing on 200+ disciplines across UIC

Location

•Study in Chicago with access to one of the world's leading classical and jazz music scenes

•Some BA Music students pursue a second degree

Updated Jun 30, 2:55 AM