ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE VIOLINISTS AT WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Western Illinois University, dedicated to diversity and the fine arts,
has designated one Graduate Assistantship for an American or
international violin student. This assistantship is part of a
two-year Master of Music degree program in instrumental performance.
The winning candidate will perform in the Julstrom String Quartet. The
other members of the quartet are faculty members at Western Illinois
University: Dr. Julieta Mihai, violin, Dr. István Szabó, viola, and
Dr. Moisés Molina, cello. In addition, the student will perform
duties as assigned by Dr. Richard Hughey, WIU Orchestra conductor.
The assistantship carries with it a FULL TUITION WAIVER and a monthly stipend.
Tuition waiver (in-state): $4272/year
(out-of-state): $8544/year
2/3 Stipend ($587/month): $4696
To apply: International candidates must hold a degree which is comparable to a recognized U.S. bachelor's degree in music.
All candidates need to send the following directly to the School of
Music, Attention: Dr. Brian Locke, Western Illinois University 1
University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455, USA
1. A completed School of Music application form which may be printed
from the following link:
www.wiu.edu/music/pdf/
2. A live audition or a video of the candidate performing two
contrasting works, one the first movement of a concerto. DVD is
acceptable.
3. In addition, International Candidates will send the following
directly to International Admissions, Western Illinois University,
Seal Hall 210, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455, USA.
a. A completed International Application for Admission form. The
International Application for Admission may be completed and submitted
online or printed from the following link:
www.wiu.edu/international/
b. Official academic transcripts in the native language plus certified
English translations if in a language other than English from EACH
college or university previously attended.
c. Three letters of recommendation.
d. Official TOEFL test scores sent directly from ETS. Students must
have obtained minimum acceptable TOEFL score of 550 pbt, 213 cbt, or
79 ibt.
e. A nonrefundable application fee of $30 (USD).
All materials must be received as soon as possible for full
consideration. To schedule an audition, please call or email Dr.
Richard Hughey at (309) 298-1729, RL-Hughey@wiu.edu
For further information, feel free to contact:
Jeanette Y. Zotz, Assistant Director
International Admissions
Center for International Studies
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle, 211 Seal Hall
Macomb IL 61455
USA
Phone: (309) 298 2426
Fax: (309) 298 2405
www.wiu.edu/music/ensemble/
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