WOU: Depatment of Music

About the Department

French Horn

General Information
The music program at Western Oregon University, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), gives students an opportunity for broad study in music, as well as a concentration in an area of particular interest, including vocal and instrumental performance studies, conducting, jazz studies, studio teaching, composition and arranging, and electronic music. Students graduating with a music degree from Western Oregon University can pursue graduate degrees in music, pursue careers in the music industry, or seek teacher certification.

Western Oregon University offers the following degree programs in music:

Master of Music in Contemporary Music

Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music

Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music with an emphasis in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Science in Music

Music minor

MAT: Initial Licensure

Performance Certificate (expected in Fall 2008)

The Edgar H. Smith Music Hall includes lecture rooms, rehearsal rooms, practice rooms, a piano lab, an electronic music lab, a digital-music production studio, and a 200-seat recital hall for chamber music recitals and performances. The Leonard W. Rice auditorium seats 619 and serves as the venue for the orchestra, chorus, musical theatre, and the Edgar H. Smith Fine Arts Series.

Western Oregon University offers opportunities for students to perform with numerous ensembles, including the wind ensemble, symphony orchestra, Western Hemispheres jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, concert choir, Soulstice jazz choir, chamber singers, music theater, and opera workshop.

In addition to university awards, scholarships are available through the music department for students majoring or minoring in music. For more information visit the Scholarships page (application forms and guidelines are available in PDF format).

For additional information please contact the Western Oregon University Department of Music below: