At Illinois Wesleyan University, music isn’t just studied — it’s lived. The School of Music delivers conservatory-level training within a close-knit liberal arts community, giving musicians the rare opportunity to develop both artistic mastery and personal confidence.

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Making your course schedule is a bit like playing a game of Tetris—you have to fit everything you need in perfectly. Read on to get the most value from your tuition dollars!