Department of Music, College of Fine and Performing Arts
60 Credits
Introduction
The Music BA is a liberal arts degree in music without a concentration. This major includes core courses in music theory, aural skills, and musicology, along with private instruction, and ensemble performance. At 60 credits, this program offers flexibility to pursue an additional major or minor. After reviewing the information below, visit our Prospective Music Students webpage for an introduction to the Music program of study.
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Program Coordinator
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Catherine Brown
Performing Arts 263
360-650-6280
Catherine.Brown@wwu.edu
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Department Chair
Timothy Fitzpatrick
Performing Arts 271
360-650-3772
fitzpat@wwu.edu
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Applied Instrumental or Voice Instructor | Arts Administration Manager | Music Reporter | Recreation Director | Publicist | Music Promoter | Church Music Director | Music Critic | Professional Musician
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Admission and Declaration Process:
To begin a music major or minor and to enroll in core music classes, students must complete an Entrance Audition on their primary instrument or voice. New music majors are advised to audition the same year they apply to WWU. Although we primarily admit students for the fall term, mid-year applicants are also accepted depending on space availability. Please visit the Music Auditions webpage to read about our different audition processes and navigate to the Entrance & Scholarship Audition page to explore audition dates, deadlines, and requirements.
Declaration and Advising
Undergraduate music students are assigned to the Undergraduate Music Advisor (UMA) after being admitted through an Entrance Audition. Students will declare their major or minor during registration sessions, through email, or during advising appointments. Overrides will be entered prior to orientation registration sessions or by appointment to obtain access to all program-restricted courses before declarations have been processed. Visit the Current Music Students webpage for more information about advising after acceptance.
Course Equivalency Assessments
We offer optional assessments for new students who wish to test out of one or more quarters of our two-year core sequence of music theory, aural skills, and keyboarding skills. The type of assessment depends on whether students have transfer credit in our core music subjects. Assessments can be taken online or in person after a student has been accepted through an Entrance Audition. Visit the Prospective Music Student webpage to review assessment types, eligibility, study guides, and transfer credit policies.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for all courses in the music major and minor. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in music courses is required for graduation with a degree in music.
