Robert Sirota's 212: SYMPHONY NO. 1 Gets World Premiere Recording on Azica Records
Composer Robert Sirota's 212: Symphony No.
McKendree University
Department of Music
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Classical Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz Performance
Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music Marketing
Minor in Music
About the program
The Bachelor of Arts in Music is an engaging degree program designed to prepare you for a career in music performance, education, theatre, and many other fields in the arts and humanities. Our talented faculty and small class sizes give you the one-on-one guidance you need to grow your skills in music. Scholarship opportunities abound for music students, and our long list of performance ensembles gives you the chance to get involved on campus while enhancing your talents and experience.
Acceptance rate
McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois has an acceptance rate of around 77–78%,
Faculty
Dr. Nancy S. Ypma, Dr. John McDonald, Dr. Jennifer A. Moder-Bell, Mary Weber, Cara Kizer, Amanda Stewart, Matthew Kuebler, Michael Pond-Jones, Melissa Ray, Jessica Anderson, Andre Sonner, Jason Weaver, Guy Cantonwine, Dr. Nathan Mandel, Amy Prince, Laura Dwyer, Dawn Striker-Roberts, Mary Nan Jordan, Dr. Robert Jordan, Ryan Janus.
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