Dr. Ellen Bulow

Instructor

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Biography

Ellen Bulow's research area focuses on repertoire selection, piano practices, process levels, and performance. She is a dedicated performer with engagements at major regional and national festivals and conferences. Bulow has served as the past President of the Indiana Music Teachers Association and the Tippecanoe Music Teachers Association. Her teaching experience includes applied piano, class piano, studio instruction, music theory, and music appreciation, showcasing her recognized work as a collaborative artist. Bulow earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Hawaii, a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Winthrop University, a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education from Boston University, and a Performance Diploma in Piano from Trinity College of Music, London. She is a nationally certified teacher of music (NCTM) with the Music Teachers National Association and is a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Continuing Lecturers Department of Dance, Arts, and Performance at Purdue University. Previously, Bulow taught at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Lamar University, and Lamar State College in Texas.

Research Interests

Courses

Music Appreciation Piano Studies Music Theory

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.