GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP VIOLIN WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, dedicated to
diversity and the fine arts, has designated an assistantship for a graduate violinist entering the two-year Master of Music program. The Graduate Assistant will perform will perform alongside faculty in the Julstrom String Quartet and in the University Symphony and Chamber Orchestras.
The faculty quartet members are professors Julieta Mihai, violin, Istvan Szabo, viola, and Moíses Molina, cello. In addition, the student will perform duties as assigned by Dr. Richard Hughey, WIU Director of Orchestral Activites.
Assistantship Award:
1.FULL TUITION WAIVER
Tuition waiver (in state):$4272/year
Tuition waiver (out-of-state): $8544/year
2. 2/3 Assistantship – 8 Month Contract
$587/month stipend, total: $4696/ year
Application Requirements:
1. Bachelors degree or equivalent.
2. Live audition (preferred) or a video of the candidate performing two contrasting works, including the first movement of a major concerto. DVD or video cassette is acceptable.
3. The completed School of Music application form. Form available at:
www.wiu.edu/music/html/GraduateMusicApplicationform.pdf
4. Three letters of recommendation.
5. Official academic records sent directly from each school attended. If not in English, please provide a certified English translation.
International students only:
6. A completed international student application for admission form including a nonrefundable
application fee of $30 (USD). Forms can be obtained at:
www.wiu.edu/international/pdf/application.pdf
7. Official TOEFL test scores sent directly from ETS. Must have obtained minimum acceptable
TOEFL score of 550 (pbt), 213 (cbt), or 79-80 (ibt).
All materials must be received as soon as possible for full consideration.
The School of Music application, letters of recommendation and video please send to:
www.wiu.edu/international/pdf/application.pdf
Further information about the WIU School of Music graduate program may be obtained in the Graduate Handbook at http://www.wiu.edu/music/html/graduateprogram.shtml .
Western Illinois University, dedicated to diversity and the fine arts, has designated four complete scholarships (tuition, room, and board) to attract international string students. These four string players (two violinists, one violist, and one cellist) form the WIU Presidential String Quartet.
Currently there is one viola opening. Candidates will need the following to apply:
1. A completed high school degree or equivalent.
2. One video of the candidate performing two contrasting
works. DVD or Video Cassette is acceptable.
3. A completed school of music application form. Forms can be
downloaded off the internet by visiting www.wiu.edu/music
4. Three letters of recommendation. These must include
information on applicant's academic and musical abilities
(including sight reading ability).
5. A completed international student admission application form. Forms can be downloaded off the internet by visiting www.wiu.edu/international
6. Successful completion of the TOEFL in internet, computer or traditional form.
Submit materials by May 15, 2009 for full consideration.
The School of Music application, letters of recommendation (these must also speak to the student's sight reading and academic ability),and video must be sent to:
5. Official academic records sent directly from each school attended. If not in English, please provide a certified English translation.
International students only:
6. A completed international student application for admission form including a nonrefundable
application fee of $30 (USD). Forms can be obtained at:
www.wiu.edu/international/
7. Official TOEFL test scores sent directly from ETS. Must have obtained minimum acceptable
TOEFL score of 550 (pbt), 213 (cbt), or 79-80 (ibt).
All materials must be received as soon as possible for full consideration.
The School of Music application, letters of recommendation and video please send to:
School of Music – Browne Hall 122
Dr. Brian Locke, Graduate Chair
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455, USA
The international student application should be sent to the address on the formDr. Brian Locke, Graduate Chair
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455, USA
www.wiu.edu/international/
Further information about the WIU School of Music graduate program may be obtained in the Graduate Handbook at http://www.wiu.edu/music/h
Western Illinois University, dedicated to diversity and the fine arts, has designated four complete scholarships (tuition, room, and board) to attract international string students. These four string players (two violinists, one violist, and one cellist) form the WIU Presidential String Quartet.
Currently there is one viola opening. Candidates will need the following to apply:
1. A completed high school degree or equivalent.
2. One video of the candidate performing two contrasting
works. DVD or Video Cassette is acceptable.
3. A completed school of music application form. Forms can be
downloaded off the internet by visiting www.wiu.edu/music
4. Three letters of recommendation. These must include
information on applicant's academic and musical abilities
(including sight reading ability).
5. A completed international student admission application form. Forms can be downloaded off the internet by visiting www.wiu.edu/international
6. Successful completion of the TOEFL in internet, computer or traditional form.
Submit materials by May 15, 2009 for full consideration.
The School of Music application, letters of recommendation (these must also speak to the student's sight reading and academic ability),and video must be sent to:
School of Music BR122
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
USA
The international student application should be sent to the address on the form.Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
USA
