music composition programs: Iowa or Illinois

rigaudon
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:41:23 +0000

Thanksforthehelp,

Comparing the web sites the Theory-Composition Depts. of Iowa and UIUC, it appears that UIUC has a considerably larger number of composition profs and it also appears that there are some profs in the composition dept. at UIUC who are involved with electronic/computer music. Some of these professors have mp3 files in their bio sections or another linked site. But it may be that even among the smaller number of composition profs at Iowa, you still might prefer one of the professors or the entire program there. If all things were equal to you in the programs, whether you are a resident of one of these two states might worth considering since the tuition would be much less as an instate student. If you are already applying to both, I think visiting the two schools would be important if you have not done so already. I assume there will be interviews with composition profs when you audition? Unless you have been accepted to both programs already, I would also mention that a lot of people apply to composition programs these days, including at these schools, so it is not guaranteed that you would have a choice. Good luck in your application process.