Studio Profile

Create, inspire, innovate. Become an artist-citizen for the 21st century at Illinois and explore opportunities in orchestra, harp pedagogy/literature/technology, harp ensemble, wind ensemble, chamber music, contemporary music, jazz and much more. At Illinois, be who you are and become who you want to be.

Illinois is a top-ranked research university with a diverse and dynamic population in a micro-urban environment. Students can enjoy world-class performances at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Take advantage of the unique offerings of the College of Fine and Applied Arts where the creation and interpretation of the environmental, performance, and visual arts intertwine. Enjoy an intimate environment for collaboration and friendship within a renowned public university while having access to the world through Illinois.

About our students

Illinois harp program alumni include top international and national competition prizewinners, principal harpists, university and secondary school program faculty, innovative chamber music ensemble founders, contemporary music proponents, composers, cognition researchers, as well as successful professionals in the fields of law, prospect management, arts management, and more.

Programs of Study

Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music, Master of Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts, PhD, Artist Diploma. Double degrees, majors, minors, and elective harp study also possible.

Performance Opportunities

Local, regional, national, international, virtual. It’s up to you. What do you dream of and imagine?