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319 South Market Street
New Wilmington,Pennsylvania 16172-0001
724.946.7270
admis@westminster.edu
DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music - Business Bachelor of Arts in Music - Composition Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Recording Technology Bachelor of Music in Music Education Bachelor of Music in Performance - Instrumental Bachelor of Music in Performance - Vocal Minor in Music
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Students prepare for careers in music education, music performance, composition, the music industry, arts administration, marketing, and college teaching when pursuing a major in Music at Westminster College. The school provides professional-level training under the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science degrees. There are multiple venues on campus for music performance, including the Will W. Orr Auditorium, Wallace Memorial Chapel, and Berlin Lounge, and student recitals are presented frequently throughout the academic year. Those interested have the opportunity to join the marching band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, orchestra, concert choir, chamber singers, women’s and men’s choruses, opera workshop, jazz ensemble, and numerous chamber ensembles. Students can participate in the Music Intern Teaching Program where, with faculty guidance, they give music lessons to community children and adults. Westminster students have attended graduate school at leading institutions.
Acceptance Rate:
Westminster College (PA) has a general acceptance rate of 86%, but for the Department of Music, students must also successfully complete an audition for the School of Music Faculty, in addition to fulfilling the general admission requirements.
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