SIUC School of Music

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School of Music
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SIUC School of Music - Altgeld Hall
DirectorEric Lenz (Director)
Undergraduates Yes
Postgraduates Yes
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Location
Carbondale
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Illinois
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USA
Website cola.siu.edu/music/

The Southern Illinois University (SIUC) School of Music aka SOM is part of the College of Liberal Arts, and a focal point of cultural learning and activity at SIUC. Housed in Altgeld Hall (built in 1896), [1] the Old Baptist Foundation Building and Shryock Auditorium, the School of Music is central to the campus both geographically and culturally.

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Available Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

Graduate Degrees

The SIUC School of Music offers the Master of Music Degree in the following concentrations:

Ensembles

Orchestras

University bands

Jazz

Vocal ensembles

Other ensembles

Notable faculty

Notable alumni

Organizations

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References

  1. "Facilities | School of Music | SIU".

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