Bienen School of Music
Facts & Figures
- 425 full-time undergraduate students
- 125 faculty
- 50-54 credits minimum required for BMus
- 8-15 distribution requirements and electives
- 15.5-19 core courses
- 16-27 major courses
- 45 credits required for BAMus
- 13 distribution requirements
- 6 foreign language courses
- 10 core courses
- 10 major courses
- 6 electives
The Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music combines a nationally ranked music program of conservatory-level intensity with the academic rigor and scholarly resources found only at a top private, research university. Additionally, the world-class music making and other cultural resources of downtown Chicago provide exceptional opportunities for learning outside the classroom.
Many of our faculty are members of the Chicago Symphony and Lyric Opera of Chicago orchestras, as well as internationally acclaimed soloists and sought-after conductors, clinicians, and scholars. Whether you plan to perform, teach, compose, or work in arts administration, the Bienen School of Music offers a wealth of opportunity.
Academic Options and Areas of Study
