IES: Milan - Music: Voice, Composition & Instrumental
Through IES, student musicians have the opportunity to work with world-class musicians, soak up the local music scene, perform at a variety of venues, and attend a wide variety of performances. This program tailors education to the specific needs and interests of each student. There is a full range of opportunities for instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, and performance majors.
“My piano teacher was the best teacher I have ever had...I really couldn’t have asked for more. I really grew as a person, had some amazing experiences I will remember forever, and now have a very new and different perspective of culture and society because of my stay in Italy.” - Kyle D. ‘16
Fields of study: |
Music (vocal performance, instrumental performance, music theory and composition, and music history), Italian language |
Eligibility: |
Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 2.8 (Whitman requirement); strong interest in music |
Language Prerequisite: |
None |
Credits: |
15-19 credits per semester - Required Courses: |
Credit Conversion: |
1 IES credit = 1 Whitman credit |
Internships: |
Internships are available in music education, music management and marketing, music production/studio, and music therapy. |
Housing: |
Apartments with other IES Abroad students and with Italian roommates called Community Assistants (CAs), Homestays with Italian families |
Meals: |
Apartment: Students typically cook breakfast and dinner for themselves and eat lunch at university cafeterias or nearby restaurants. |
Semesters Offered: |
Fall, Spring |
Calendar: |
late August-December, January-May |
Scholarships: |
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Program Link: |
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Memorial Building 205
345 Boyer Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362 -
Email or Call to Schedule a Virtual Advising Appt.
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509-527-4992