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West Chester University
School of Music
School of Music
700 South High StreetWest Chester, Pennsylvania 19383
610.436.2739
BGrason@wcupa.edu
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Performance - Instrumental
Bachelor of Music in Performance - Vocal
Bachelor of Music in Performance - Jazz
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Bachelor of Music in Studio Composition
Bachelor of Music in Music History
Bachelor of Music in Music Theory
Bachelor of Music in Elective Studies in an Outside Field
Bachelor of Music Therapy
Minor in Music
Minor in Performance
Minor in Jazz Studies
Minor in Music History
Minor in Music Production
Master of Music Education In Performance
Master of Music Education in Research Report
Master of Music Education in Orff-Schulwerk
Master of Music Education in Kodaly
Master of Music Education in Music Technology
Master of Music in History and Literature
Master of Music in Theory and Composition
Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy
Master of Music in Performance - Instrumental
Master of Music in Performance - Vocal
Master of Music in Performance - Conducting
About the program
Explore a career in music at the West Chester University Wells School of Music, accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music. Programs are available in Music Performance, Education, Theory, History, Composition, Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field, and Music Therapy. With state-of-the-art rehearsal and performing facilities and scholarship opportunities, students can also get involved in multiple ensembles, including band, vocal/choral, orchestra and more. For alumni of West Chester University’s music program featuring multiple majors and disciplines, the opportunities are endless for a satisfying future career in the world of music.
With more than 200 concerts annually, the Wells School of Music is looking forward to welcoming you to campus (or via live stream) for an upcoming performance. We hope that you will experience in person the vibrancy of our nationally recognized programs of study, and see first-hand the remarkable scholarly and artistic community that is the Wells School of Music at WCU.
Acceptance rate
West Chester University's overall acceptance rate is 79%, but for the Wells School of Music, students are also required to earn a minimum audition score for acceptance into their chosen major program.
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