BA in Music
Eastern Washington University — Cheney, WA
About this program
EWU's Music programme is NASM-accredited. Chair: Dr. Jonathan Middleton (DMA, Columbia University; Andrew W. Mellon Fellow; algorithmic composer; musicalgorithms.org; works performed by Czech Philharmonic, Kiev Philharmonic, Spokane Symphony). KEY FACULTY: Dr. Jonathan Middleton — Chair; DMA Columbia; Andrew W. Mellon Fellow; algorithmic composer; works performed by Czech Philharmonic, Kiev Philharmonic, Spokane Symphony. Dr. Jody Graves — Director of Keyboard Studies; DM Eastman School of Music; jgraves@ewu.edu; 509-359-6119. Dr. Jane Ellsworth — DMA Ohio State; PhD Musicology; bass clarinetist Spokane Symphony; author A Dictionary for the Modern Clarinetist (2015) and The Clarinet (2021). Stephan Friel — Saxophone; Jazz Studies. DEGREE OPTIONS: BM in Music Performance — all instruments and voice; intensive performance study; junior and senior recitals required. BM in Music Education — leads to Washington State K-12 music teaching endorsement. BA in Music — flexible; double-major compatible; world language requirement. BAE in Music — Washington State teaching endorsement (same as BM Music Ed but BA framework). BA in Music Technology — for students aiming for careers in music production, audio engineering, songwriting, and composing; includes courses from Engineering and Business; brief interview with faculty required for admission (not a performance audition). FACILITIES: 200-seat Recital Hall; Piano Laboratory (16 keyboard units); Computer Music Studio (digital-audio workstations; film scoring; theatre writing collaboration); 119 Music Building, Cheney, WA 99004. TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to $3,000; priority audition by March 15 for Fall entrance. 100+ public concerts per year.
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- Requires a live or recorded audition
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