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.
Student Resources
Department website: Music
Contact information: Program Coordinator, Catherine Brown, Performing Arts 263, 360-650-6280, Catherine.Brown@wwu.edu
Department advising: Undergraduate Academic Advisor Catherine Brown, Performing Arts Center 263, 360-650-6280, MusicAdvising@wwu.edu
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Applied Instrumental or Voice Instructor, Arts Administration Manager, Music Reporter, Recreation Director, Publicist, Music Promoter, Church Music Director, Music Critic, Professional Musician
How to Declare (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. Generally, students are admitted 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.
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.
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