Music Department
Welcome to the Department of Music
Our department is dedicated to learning, creating, and experiencing music together. Our commitment to your success and passion to pursue excellence is our top priority because we know that you will do something great.
About the Music Department
Already in the program? Find helpful resources, handbooks, convo schedules, and downloads in Student Resources.
About Us
Information on Music Mission Vision and Objectives in the CWU Music Department
Festivals & Camps
Information on Music Festivals and Camps in the CWU Music Department
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate degree options in the CWU Music department
Student Resources
Information on Music Student Resources in the CWU Music Department
Areas of Study
Information for all of our studios can be found from this page,
Auditions & Admissions
Information on Music Program Auditions & Admissions in the CWU Music Department
Graduate Programs
Graduate Admissions for Music
Faculty Links
Faculty Links
CWU Ensembles
CWU Ensembles
Why Study Music at CWU?
Most music students join our department because music is what they love most.
While the bulk of your music instruction is spent perfecting your instrument, you will also study music history and theory, and have the opportunity to perform.
Department of Music
Learn, create, and experience music together.
Degree Options
You will leave CWU with an experience you will never forget and the skills needed for future career and life of music.
Undergraduate
- Music Major, BA
- Music Composition, BM
- Music Education, BM
- Music Performance, BM
Graduate
- Master of Music
Minors and Certificates
- Jazz Studies Certificate
- Music Education Certificate
- Music Minor
- Non-profit Organization Management Minor
Admissions
For general university admissions information, contact the CWU Office of Admissions. For advising information, contact Academic Advising Center.
Highlights
Read the Message from our Chair to better understand our department and the work we do to support our students and community.
Festivals and Camps
Throughout the year, the CWU Department of Music is host to a number of music festivals and camps, which serve to promote a higher level of music education in the state of Washington. To experience this yourself, reference our Festival and Camp information.
Recitals and Performances
To learn about upcoming performances, check out our Performance Schedule and Ticket Information.
We will now be live streaming all performances through our CWU Music Department YouTube channel. Streams will appear about 15 minutes prior to the beginning of a performance as a featured video. To view past performance programming, reference our music program archive.
Accreditation Information
CWU has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1967.
For information regarding NASM, please contact the National Office:
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston VA 20190-5348
(703) 437-0700
Please reference our Mission, Vision, and Objectives for more information about this department.
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