Music & Film in USA

In a typical year, the Grad Acting Program will personally audition more than 800 students in order to select an ensemble of 16 actors. Ideally, each ensemble is diverse, both in cultural background and practical experience; we place a high value on having actors from across all of life’s spectrum sharing their backgrounds with their classmates. Each actor’s story is unique and each brings something important to the ensemble.

At Grad Acting, we are acutely aware of the costs associated with a three-year graduate program and are humbled by the sacrifice that many students (and their families) make to come here.  Increasing our pool of financial aid is our Number One priority and we have numerous scholarships (including full tuition), funded aid awards, and work study packages to offer our incoming students.  Please don’t let concerns about finances keep you from applying or auditioning:  we strive to work with each individual student to make it possible for them to attend Grad Acting.

At the Mead Witter School of Music

we teach by example offering participatory, mentor-driven education;

we provide individualized instruction and flexible curricula that encourage students to find their own musical pathways;

we foster musical excellence and high academic standards;

our faculty exhibit the best of their respective fields, are deeply engaged in artistic scholarship and research, and are committed to teaching at all levels;

we whole-heartedly embrace the Wisconsin Idea;

our department is a dynamic educational community, part of a large and vibrant research university within a city that values and supports the arts.

The Mead Witter School of Music enriches students' educational experience by hosting guest artists and scholars for master classes, recitals, colloquia, seminars, and festivals. Its performing organizations and ensembles perform more than 350 recitals and concerts every year, making a significant contribution to the cultural life of the university and the wider Madison community. Facilities specifically designed for music study and performance offer excellent resources for students to pursue their interests. 

In addition to a thriving undergraduate student body, music students have the advantage of working side-by-side with master's-level and doctoral-level music students. Working collegially in class and studio, making music together on stage and off, and building professional relationships across program boundaries all enable the sharing of expertise, experience, and perspectives and add immeasurably to every student's development.

The music degree programs are demanding and require care in taking courses in the proper sequence. Graduation could be delayed if a course is not taken in the appropriate semester. Refer to the Requirements tab for details on the coursework and sequences of study in specific majors.

Mead Witter School of Music views its goals and objectives as complementary to those of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which include "to provide an environment in which faculty and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help ensure the survival of the present and future generations with improvement in the quality of life." 

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and has been an institutional member of NASM since 1966.

The department offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Music, with concentrations in Classical Performance, Jazz Performance, and Recording & Electronic Music, as well as a general music program with broad elective offerings in music genres and history, classical and jazz performance, recording and electronic music, music therapy, and composition. All students majoring in Music are required to complete a minor or a second major in a subject other than music. A Music minor is also available. In graduate studies, we offer an acclaimed M.S. in Music Therapy. SUNY New Paltz is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

The Department of Theatre and Dance is dedicated to two primary goals: to provide students with the highest caliber of training in theatre and dance that will allow them to create performances of any kind at any level, and to provide the southern Minnesota region with a multi-faceted, high quality theatrical and dance experience. These goals interweave to provide entertainment and education to those on both sides of the curtain. 

At Washburn we see Theatre as a transformative force in the world. While we want to entertain with theatre, we also believe that by creating worlds on the stage we inspire the ability to create and shape the world outside the theatre.

This collaboration with the Department of Music means you will grow in your musicianship, acting, and dance skills during your time with us. Whether you aspire to a career in theatre or opera, or you want theatre and music to be an important part of your life while you work in another industry, our program will align with your goals.

The Music department at WOU offers a range of major options, including a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science and several concentrations within the Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music program. If music is the driving art in your life and you’d like to include it in your career path, the WOU faculty will offer an education that speaks directly to your focus. Get comfortable performing for an audience, or learn the behind-the-scenes work – it’s up to you!

The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree provides the study of music within the context of a liberal arts framework. The music content allows students to develop their musicianship skills, while the program grants the flexibility to choose elective courses within an area of interest either within the Department of Music or in another field of study.  This program would be an attractive option for students who wish to pursue a double major at Eastern Illinois University or would also provide a curricular platform for students who wish to prepare for graduate work in areas such as music theory, music history, music composition, music therapy, ethnomusicology, and arts administration.

The School of Music at Western Illinois University prepares graduate students for the professional world as performers, educators, composers, and innovators. Core courses in music theory, music history, and research complement individual lessons and specialized courses tailored to meet each student's career goals. Students preparing for further studies at the doctoral level develop a strong foundation in performance and research, and many recent graduates have been admitted to highly selective doctoral programs at universities and conservatories throughout the world. A variety of graduate assistantships provide full tuition waivers and stipends while providing valuable performance and teaching experience.

The Bachelor of Music Education (BME) degree provides students with the training needed to be successful as Music teachers. The program is specifically directed at secondary education, and fulfills requirements for secondary teaching licensure in the state of Utah. It also prepares students for a variety of other teaching and general music-related opportunities.

Southern Utah University is accredited in music by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The program allows students to have an emphasis in vocal performance, instrumental performance, or piano performance. The music program’s courses are taught by faculty, not graduate assistants, which allow students to create a personal relationship with music faculty and helps them to succeed. Music majors also have the opportunity to get on-campus jobs within their department as music librarian, stage manager, theory tutor or office staff member.

As a performing arts major with a concentration in music, you will take performance, studio, history, and seminars in theory. Songwriters, composers, and musicians of all instruments: you will develop the facility to perform at a professional level or attend graduate school.

In performance courses, you will be members and sometimes soloists in ensembles in front of live audiences. These courses emphasize collaborative skills and ensemble performance. In studio courses, you will study your instrument(s) (or voice as instrument) in depth. Studio courses highlight technique, repertoire, presentation, and ultimately, solo performance. History courses provide the context for all musical practice and enhance your ability to play, write about, promote, or work with artists playing the music of all periods.Seminar courses will give you the theoretical foundation for your craft. You will learn music theory including notation, harmony, counterpoint, composition, and software used in working with musical notation.

This concentration is designed for students who want to grow as artists, learn and practice advanced performance techniques and study relevant repertoire in a variety of styles in their selected performance area. Courses are performance-centered and focus on literature, pedagogy and additional performance opportunities. A senior recital is required for this concentration. Students who choose to concentrate in Music Applied Studies can double major, receiving a B.A. in Music, along with a degree in engineering, pharmacy, business or other discipline within the Getty College of Arts & Sciences. With a concentration in Music Applied Studies, you will be positioned to excel in your chosen performance area. Options after graduation include graduate school in a music discipline (i.e., conducting or music therapy), an artistic and/or administrative position with a music organization, work as a private music instructor, and many more.

The MAT: music education is a full-time fifth-year professional degree program. This professional degree offers students a competitive edge in the search for teaching careers in the state of Georgia. The program is also designed for candidates from other institutions who hold bachelor degrees in music but who are not certified to teach, and those with a nonrenewable IN4T teacher certificate (all must pass the GACE PAA test). The coordinator will evaluate transcripts upon application to determine if the necessary pre-requisites have been met and develop individualized plans of study based on student needs.

The University of Mount Union’s Bachelor of Arts degree in music is flexible enough to tailor your education to meet your specific needs and interests while providing you with the history, theory, basic musicianship and practical skills necessary to achieve a successful career in music. As a music major, you will be provided with the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of courses and ensembles, from jazz band to keyboard ensemble, as well as participate in performance groups such as Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Concert Choir. 

This major will prepare you for a career in instrumental or vocal jazz performance. You’ll study comprehensive coursework in jazz solo and ensemble literatures. Courses offered include:

• Keyboard
• Improvisation
• Arranging
• Jazz history
• Composition
• Styles
• Pedagogy
• Music business
• Applied instruction
• Ensembles