All About Jacobs School of Music

Did you know you can get a degree in Harp, Ballet or Jazz? Jacobs School of Music is located in the USA and offers some unique courses in the field of Music. It is founded in 1921, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It was known as the Indiana University School of Music until 2005. According to the National Association of Schools of Music, the school comprises about 1,500 students, half of whom are undergraduates, making it the second-largest music school in the country. Let’s explore everything you need to know about Jacobs School of Music.

Why Study at Jacobs School of Music?

Indiana University is a public research university in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jacobs School of Music is dedicated to excellence and academic and artistic expression at the highest levels. Being one of the most comprehensive and recognised institutes for the study of music, Jacobs School of Music has influenced and educated the careers of innumerable academics, musicians, and music educationalists who are now our world leaders. Students come from more than 50 countries and from each of the 50 states to get benefitted from a world-class music school with the intensity and focus mixed with the major university’s wide academic offerings.

Important Dates

Events	Dates
Application Starts From	July
Invitation Letter	No later than 1 April
Admission Start Date	Not Mentioned
Last Date of Admission	1 December

Also Read: Berklee College of Music Admissions

Top Courses at Jacobs School of Music

The institution provides a wide range of musical degrees, including Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degrees, Master of Music (MM) degrees, Doctor of Music (DM) degrees, Master of Arts (MA) degrees, and various Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Students who display remarkable performance skills are also awarded a “Performer’s Certificate” or “Artist’s Diploma” by the school. The school also provides historical performance degrees. Moreover, students can get enrolled in a unique degree programme at Indiana University called the Bachelor of Science in an Outside Field (BSOF) which allows students to broaden their knowledge outside the usual mandated curriculum.

Eligibility Requirements 

1. The applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree and be able to show documentation of completion. 
2. The applicant must have proof of English language competencies, such as IELTS/TOEFL (if the applicant’s native language is not English).

Admission Process

The following are the general procedures for the Jacobs School of Music admissions process:

Step 1: Fill out an application to the Indiana University Graduate School.

The applicant must complete the online IU Graduate School application form for Jacobs School of Music available on the INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON admission webpage. 

Deadline: 1 December
Application fee: $70

Step 2: Fill out an application to the Jacobs School of Music.

Submit your Jacobs School Supplemental Application. 

Deadline: 1 December
Application fee: $95.

The applicant should also include the following with this application:

1. Pre-screening materials (if applicable)
2. Email addresses for 3 recommenders who will receive a secure link to upload their letters after you submit this application.

Step 3: Completion of the audition and/or interview

The applicant must complete an audition and/or interview, as applicable to their choice of program. This can be checked at the concerned department’s audition page for information on the requirements.

Step 4: Tuition Costs

If the University’s results are favourable, the student will be required to pay tuition fees and sign a contract agreement with them. 

Documents Required 

• Official academic transcripts
• Scanned copy of passport
• CV/ Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• English language proficiency test scores
• Statement of Purpose
• Two Reference Letters

Students’ Facilities & their Lifestyle 

Students can take the stage at the Musical Arts Center as part of a performance. At a soccer game, football match, or swim meet, students can show their support for the squad. In the Indiana Memorial Union, students can relax in front of the fireplace. At IU Bloomington, there are countless options for fun, discovery, and academic development, and as a Jacobs student, one can have access to them all.

Students have access to a variety of resources including:

• Stages of internationally renowned world-class studios along with ample rehearsal space
• Seven buildings house having over 200 studios, offices, labs, and rehearsal spaces as well as four performance halls and an amphitheatre
• Cook Music Library which is one of the world’s biggest academic music libraries
• The Musical Arts Center, Jacobs School of Music’s flagship performance venue are both internationally renowned for their excellence

Scholarships

Jacobs offers a world-class conservatory education at one of the lowest tuition rates among major music institutions in the United States. They also have an amazing scholarship and financial aid programme, with over 80% of the students getting financial aid in some manner. Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities will be evaluated for both merit and need-based financial help.

Scholarships Based on Merit

Every year they award merit-based scholarships to deserving students, and these prizes are automatically considered for all Jacobs School of Music applicants, and no separate scholarship application is required. The Graduate Tuition Award, Jacobs Fellowship, Artistic Excellence Award, and other endowment scholarships are among the graduate merit-based rewards. Some doctorate candidates may also be eligible for the four-year Jacobs School of Music Doctoral Fellowship, which offers noteworthy financial support to a student over four years. 

• Timeline of the decision of the scholarship: Mid-March
• Results of the scholarship: The first week of April
• Financial assistance based on need: More than $280 million is awarded to Indiana University students each year in federal financial aid, with more than half of the Jacobs School of Music students receiving need-based aid.

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