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Artistry & Excellence

Collaborate and excel with exceptional musicians and artist teachers in an inclusive academic environment. Our programs are accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music and guided by faculty from the region’s dynamic professional arts community, including the Spokane Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, Inland Northwest Opera, Spokane Jazz Orchestra, and many others! Check out our most recent performances and accomplishments below.

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EWU Music Sessions

Do you see yourself working in the Music Industry as a professional performer, music technologist, composer or instructor? Your future in music begins with EWU!

Meet the incredible students and faculty who make up the EWU Music program through special performances, testimonials and tutorials in the following areas:

  • Orchestral Performance
  • Piano Performance
  • Vocal Performance
  • Percussion Performance
  • Music Technology
  • Composition

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Music Student Handbooks

Music Student Handbook (PDF)
MM/MEd/Grad Handbook (PDF)

Careers in Music

Our curriculum prepares students for a wide variety of occupational possibilities.

Media

There are many jobs in media production that involve music: recording, editing, mastering, and sound design.  Our Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology will prepare you to create your own business or find a job at a large company like Apple or Amazon. Or work with businesses related to recording studios, film, and media, or touring bands and ensembles.

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Performance

Our Bachelor of Music Performance degrees prepare you for careers as solo and collaborative artists, applied studio teachers and coaches, performers in professional orchestras and jazz ensembles, fellowship positions in summer festivals, or recording studios in commercial music. Many of our students have also been admitted to distinguished graduate programs.

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Composition

Many EWU graduates in music composition have worked in freelance environments, especially in large cities like Seattle and Los Angeles. Others have continued their education with acceptance to graduate programs such as the University of Washington, NYU, Temple University, Cal State Northridge, University of Idaho, and the University of Michigan.

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Education

Our nationally accredited Bachelor of Music Education (BME) Program and talented faculty generate well-prepared graduates in music education. We partner with the EWU School of Education and area schools to create opportunities and experiences that lead to certification and endorsements. Our placement in K-12 schools is 100%.

Therapy

Music Therapy is a career field that can be accessed more broadly through our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music degree.  The BA degree offers many elective choices and opportunities to take classes related to health care.  Some of our students have started career paths by seeking graduate degrees.

Scholarship Auditions

We are always accepting passionate and dedicated musicians and encourage everyone to participate! Scholarships are awarded up to $3,000, so please fill out the online music scholarship application and audition.

Please note the following:

  • We are currently hosting performance auditions for all prospective music majors and minors. Students who would like to audition for a talent scholarship must complete the scholarship application, and complete the audition for priority consideration by March 15, 2025 for Fall ’25 entrance. You may schedule an in-person audition or audition via video file.
  • Review the audition requirements before your appointment.
  • Note: Students may schedule an audition at any time during the year outside of the scholarship application date.

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News & Accomplishments

Music and Vision

Music and Vision

EWU’s Jonathan Middleton explores the potential of “data-to-music” algorithms.
Celebrate the New Year With Music

Celebrate the New Year With Music

The EWU Music Department has a full schedule of concerts for the upcoming months.
EWU’s Sheila Woodward Named President of International Music Council

EWU’s Sheila Woodward Named President of International Music Council

The music professor now leads the world’s largest network of music organizations, with more than...
Upcoming Music Performances for Everyone

Upcoming Music Performances for Everyone

A variety of performances are scheduled through Dec. 1.
For Big Data Analytics, Music May Hold the Key

For Big Data Analytics, Music May Hold the Key

In a new study, an EWU-lead research team touts the potential of “data-to-music” algorithms.
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The Clarinet – Edited by Jane Ellsworth

2021 saw the publishing of the book The Clarinet that was edited by the EWU...
Sheila Woodward Reelected Executive Vice President of the IMC

Sheila Woodward Reelected Executive Vice President of the IMC

Congratulations to Sheila Woodward in being elected Executive Vice President of the International Music Council...
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Join Us for Our Virtual Convocation

Join us for our virtual convocation at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 27. Program The Star...
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Our Mission

The EWU Music Program’s mission is to provide:

  1. the highest quality education for the music major embarking on a career as a performer, composer, educator, music technology expert or scholar, and
  2. educate non-majors with music instruction in a liberal arts tradition.

The EWU world class music faculty combine outstanding teaching with artistic and scholarly excellence to create a superior and supportive learning environment. Our accredited programs engage students of all backgrounds and interests.

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