GUIDE
for
INTERNATIONAL
MUSIC STUDENTS
“Coming to Ithaca College from China was a big change, but I’ve found
my place here. I have learned about opera and performance, and gained
a second family in the IC community. They even made me Queen.”
– Mengchun Yang ’13, Music – M.M. in Performance
FIND OUT WHY…
Ithaca College was ranked
#10 among universities in
the north in 2013, by U.S.
News and World Report at
ithaca.edu/music.
The Ithaca College School of
Music has over 25 ensembles,
including three wind bands, two
orchestras, eight vocal ensembles, three jazz big bands, and
numerous chamber ensembles.
Ensembles have recently toured
the following locations:
b Cork, Ireland
b London, United Kingdom
b New York City
b Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
b St. Petersburg, Russia
b Washington, D.C.
Shalini Gandhi | SINGAPORE
Degree: B.M. in Sound Recording Technology
Instrument: Piano
WHY I CHOSE ITHACA: I researched colleges
across the world, and the program at Ithaca
College was my first choice.
MY EXPERIENCE AT ITHACA: My professors
have made my experience amazing. They are
my friends and mentors. I’ve never been a
part of such a great learning environment.
WHAT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ITHACA: People in
Ithaca are very friendly! You’ll feel at home
immediately. The Office of International
Programs has helped me make a smooth
transition to Ithaca.
Hantao Li | CHONGQING, CHINA
Degree: M.M. in Performance
Instrument: Saxophone
WHY I CHOSE ITHACA: I chose to attend
Ithaca because my saxophone professor is a
world-renowned teacher. The School of Music
also has a great reputation, the facilities are
state-of-the-art, and the view is spectacular.
WHAT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT ITHACA: Ithaca College was
founded as a conservatory in 1892 and has
consistently been ranked as one of the top
schools in the United States.
Want to contact some of our current
international students directly?
Visit ithaca.edu/music/admission/international for a contact list.
Chun-Ming Chen | HSINCHU, TAIWAN
Degree: M.M. in Orchestral Conducting
Instrument: Saxophone
WHY I CHOSE ITHACA: After I
auditioned for the program, I stayed
after to speak with the faculty and listen
to the ensembles. I was impressed
and knew that Ithaca was the school I
wanted to attend.
MY EXPERIENCE AT ITHACA: I have
had numerous opportunities to
conduct, including three orchestras,
orchestral and woodwind reading
sessions, and new works from
composition students. The history
and theory courses are also very
strong, which has helped me with
my conducting.
FACULTY PROFILE
Charis Dimaras, Piano
Professor, Performance Studies
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music
M.M., Juilliard School
M.F.A., Bard School
DipRCM, Royal College of Music, London
WHY SHOULD
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS CHOOSE
ITHACA?
Ithaca offers a variety
of academic programs,
excellent facilities,
intellectual and cultural
activities, integration
of diverse schools, and
brilliant faculty from unique backgrounds—all of which
ensure a challenging yet friendly and stimulating
learning environment for students.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE
FACULTY-STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT ITHACA?
The relationship between students and faculty at
Ithaca College is exemplary. It is characterized by
mutual respect, support, and admiration, with faculty
and students both striving to realize the student’s
maximum potential.
WHAT SHOULD INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS KNOW ABOUT ITHACA?
Ithaca College is more than a place of study; the
campus community exudes a sense of family away
from home. It’s an all-inclusive attitude of friendship,
collegiality, and support that inspires a new way
thinking and learning for life.
Haelin Kim | SEOUL, KOREA
Degree: B.M. in Performance
Instrument: Voice (Soprano)
WHY I CHOSE ITHACA: I chose IC because
it has an excellent reputation, especially in
performance and music education.
MY EXPERIENCE AT ITHACA: My teachers are
very encouraging and have taught me how to
love and enjoy music at a professional level.
People are so nice—they try to help each other
rather than competing against each other.
WHAT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ITHACA: Students and
faculty encourage international students to be
outgoing and blend in without having to worry
about language or cultural differences.
Want to contact Professor Dimaras directly?
Email [email protected]
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
PROGRAMS
2013 INTERNATIONAL
AUDITIONS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Seoul, Korea
October 6
Composition (B.M.)
Taipei, Taiwan
October 8–10
Jazz Studies (B.M.)
Hong Kong, China
October 14
Music (B.A.)
Singapore
October 15
Music Education (B.M.)
Bangkok, Thailand
October 18
Music in Combination with an
Guangzhou, China
October 20-21
Shanghai, China
October 23-24
Beijing, China
October 26-28
Outside Field (B.M.)
Performance (B.M.)
Performance and Music Education (B.M.)
Sound Recording Technology (B.M.)
Theory (B.M.)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Composition (M.M.)
Ithaca College is proud to participate as
a member of the USA Schools of Music
consortium. More information about
auditions in these locations can be found
at usaschoolsofmusic.com.
Conducting (M.M.)
Music Education (M.M., M.S.)
Performance (M.M.)
Suzuki Pedagogy (M.M.)
OUTCOMES
Ithaca graduates pursue careers in
professional performance, K–12 teaching,
higher education, Suzuki pedagogy, and as
professional conductors and composers.
Many of our students continue their studies
at some of the top graduate and doctoral
institutions in the country.
Our alumni are currently teaching in
public schools across the country and
in prominent music schools including
Oberlin Conservatory, Eastman School
of Music, Harvard University, Boston
Conservatory, Boston University,
University of Michigan, New England
Conservatory of Music, and Northwestern
University. In addition, graduates
have gone on to pursue successful
performance careers with the Baltimore
Symphony, Boston Symphony Orchestra,
Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra,
Los Angeles Philharmonic, Metropolitan
Opera, National Symphony, New York
Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, St.
Louis Symphony, Toronto Symphony, U.S.
Army Band, and “The President’s Own”
U.S. Marine Band.
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
After completing a regional international audition, students must apply
to Ithaca College. To begin your application, please visit our website:
ithaca.edu/admissions
Depending on the strength of the audition and the needs of the School of Music,
applicants may be required to submit additional audition materials, such as a
supplemental audition recording, or perform an audition at Ithaca during an oncampus audition day. Sound recording technology, jazz, and composition applicants
must visit Ithaca College for a live interview. Composition applicants are not required
to perform an instrumental audition.
For more information about applying as an international music student, please visit
ithaca.edu/music/admission/international.
Townsend Plant
Director of Music Admissions & Assistant
Dean for Preparatory and Summer Programs
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850-7002
USA
Phone: 607-274-3366
Fax: 607-274-3068
Email:[email protected]
Web:ithaca.edu/music