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Outstanding high school musicians who are interesting in participating in music ensembles during their time at EIU as a non-music major are encouraged to apply for a Non-Music Major Talent Award. This is a competitive, renewable $1000 annual award, for up to four years!
If you are interested in Concert Bands, Choirs, Orchestra, and/or Jazz, please complete this short online application form.
Application deadline: April 1, 2026.
Renewal criteria: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and continue to be enrolled in a music ensemble each semester.
Doudna Fine Arts Center
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-3010
music@eiu.edu