Unleash your creativity and gain the skills to thrive in today\u2019s music industry with a Bachelor of Music in Music at EWU.<\/p>\n
This professional music degree prepares you for a rewarding career in performance, pedagogy, studio teaching, and composition. (Note: A successful audition is required for admission.)<\/p>\n
Our nationally accredited program is designed for students who are passionate about performance, studio teaching, composition, and all other aspects of the music industry. We provide the technical training you need to excel while giving you the freedom to explore diverse musical genres and styles.<\/p>\n
You’ll graduate with the skills to succeed as an informed, responsible, and effective communicator\u2014a true musician and artist of the 21st Century. Throughout your journey, you\u2019ll receive personalized mentorship from world-class faculty members who are active professional musicians.<\/p>\n
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