Academics

Music

Music is an integral part of our lives.

It can bring tears to the eyes or shivers down the spine. It can tie you to a moment in your past, push you to finish a workout, flame your creativity or to the ones who make it – be your voice to the world.

If you are interested in creating music or want to master the art, then the Illinois Central College Music Program is for you!

Vocal Jazz Tuition Waiver Auditions

ICC Vocal Jazz offers up to ten tuition waivers, which provides fully paid tuition for selected Vocal Jazz participants. Waivers are awarded on an annual basis to both incoming and returning students.

Those auditioning must be enrolled or intend to enroll as full-time students for the Fall 2021 semester.
These are not need-based waivers but are based on talent and interest
Those who receive tuition waivers are expected to adhere to Vocal Jazz eligibility requirements and conduct expectations

More information will be provided at the auditions.

Audition Dates

Monday, May 10 @ 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Monday, May 11 @ 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Academic Building, ICC East Peoria Campus

Reservation

Reserve your 10-minute audition time slot by contacting ICC Vocal Jazz Director Julie Clemens
[email protected] or (309) 694-8969

Plan to arrive a few minutes ahead of your scheduled audition time.
You should have a song ready to sing
An accompanist will be provided

We want to ensure a safe environment for everyone participating. Participants are expected to wear a mask and practice proper social distancing during the audition.

Why Illinois Central College?

Since 1977, the Music Program at Illinois Central College has been one of only a few community colleges in the state that are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). That means not only will you receive a quality education, but you will also be able to transfer to a 4-year college or university easily.

Mina (Vogel) McIntire recently graduated from the Music Program at Illinois Central College and is now attending Illinois Wesleyan. See what ICC and music mean to her…

“…what you learn in music theory lines up with everything else and all the teachers work so well together. It’s perfect, they make sure you understand, and they have a music theory tutor as well, which is an employment opportunity for students.” – Mina (Vogel) McIntire

What We Teach

We teach students about Theory, Musicianship, Piano, Music History and more! You will be able to participate in Vocal Jazz, Concert Choir, Concert Band, Chamber Singers, or Hard Bop Jazz Band. Ensembles are open to all students within the College regardless of program of study!

Illinois Central College now offers two new music programs:

Music Business — Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Music Industry — Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)

Admission to the Program:

A score of 70% or better on music theory placement exam or successful completion of MUS 136 and diagnostic audition in primary performance area.

Accreditation

Illinois Central College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Degree

Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Recommended General Education Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
COMM 110	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY	3
PSY 110	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	6
	MATHEMATICS *	3
	LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE *	7
MUS 148	INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN MUSIC	3
MUS 149	INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE	3
	HUMANITIES *	3

Recommended Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
	APPLIED MUSIC **	4
	ONE PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATION ***	4
MUS 110	CLASS PIANO I ****	2
MUS 170	THEORY I	3
MUS 171	THEORY II	3
MUS 180	MUSICIANSHIP I	1
MUS 181	MUSICIANSHIP II	1
MUS 270	THEORY III	3
MUS 271	THEORY IV	3
MUS 280	MUSICIANSHIP III	1
MUS 281	MUSICIANSHIP IV	1

* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
** Students should enroll in applied music each semester. If a student enrolls for more than four semesters, the last number of the sequence may be repeated.
*** For each semester of enrollment in applied music, a student must also enroll in a performance organization.
**** If a student's applied instrument is piano, MUS 110 is not required.

Students enrolled in the Associate in Arts degree program must meet with their assigned academic adviser to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements in addition to requirements for the institution to which transfer is intended.

To maximize musical skill development, each level of Theory, Musicianship, and Class Piano should be taken concurrently (ie.: MUS 110, 170, 180; MUS 111, 171,181; MUS 210, 270, 280). If the student's primary performance medium is piano, the Applied Piano numbers may be substituted (ie.: MUS 117,170, 180; MUS 118, 171, 181; MUS 217, 270, 280).

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Summer Semester	MUS 136
Fall Semester 1	Applied Music; Performing Organization; MUS 110; MUS 170; MUS 180; ENGL 110; Mathematics; MUS 148
Spring Semester 1	Applied Music; Performing Organization; MUS 171; MUS 181; ENGL 111; Life Science; PSY 110
Fall Semester 2	Applied Music; Performing Organization; MUS 270; MUS 280; MUS 149; COMM 110; Social Science
Spring Semester 2	Applied Music; Performing Organization; MUS 271; MUS 281; Physical Science; Humanities; Social Science

Program Contact Information

Arts and Behavioral Sciences Department
Room 124A
(309) 694-5113

Illinois Career Cluster

Education and Training

Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training

General Bachelor Degree Transfer Options

Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:

Transfer Planning

Health & Safety Information

Protecting Your Hearing Health
Protecting Your Vocal Health
Protecting Your Neuromusculoskeletal Heatlh