CWU Music majors don’t just attend college; they invest in a community of excellence with a great passion for music and the impact it has in making a difference in society. With great discipline and full hearts, students pour themselves into their years here and leave with a plethora of musical knowledge, skills, and experience to share with the world. CWU music students will be immersed in a unique learning environment. A diverse community, knowledgeable, dedicated professors, and an incredible experience in any of the CWU Ensembles awaits.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: • • MUS1 (Music Theory) demonstrate music theory knowledge and aural skills sufficient to analyze and interpret a substantial body of music literature. • MUS2 (Music History, Culture, and Literature) demonstrate historical and contemporary knowledge of genres, styles, artists, and works within Western and non-Western music, and the research skills to enhance that knowledge. • MUS3 (Individual Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works on a primary instrument or voice sufficient to the requirements of their major. • MUS4 (Collaborative Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works through collaboration in musical ensembles sufficient to the requirements of their major. • MUS5 (Specialized Music Study) exhibit competencies specific to their major, including advanced performance skills, pedagogical skills, composition and improvisation skills, and/or the competencies for teacher certification. • MUS6 (Musical Disposition) engage as active participants in the musical community of the university and region through event attendance, performance, teaching, creative and/or service activity.