伊利诺伊州西部大学音乐学院为专业人士的表演者，教育者，作曲家和创新者做好准备。音乐理论，音乐历史和研究的核心课程补充了为满足每个学生的职业目标而量身定制的个别课程和专业课程。准备在博士级别进修的学生为表演和研究奠定了坚实的基础，许多新毕业生已被世界各地的大学和音乐学院录取的高选择性博士课程录取。各种各样的研究生助学金可提供全部学费减免和津贴，同时提供宝贵的表现和教学经验。
The School of Music at Western Illinois University prepares graduate students for the professional world as performers, educators, composers, and innovators. Core courses in music theory, music history, and research complement individual lessons and specialized courses tailored to meet each student's career goals. Students preparing for further studies at the doctoral level develop a strong foundation in performance and research, and many recent graduates have been admitted to highly selective doctoral programs at universities and conservatories throughout the world. A variety of graduate assistantships provide full tuition waivers and stipends while providing valuable performance and teaching experience.