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345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla,Washington 99362
509.527.5111
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DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music - Composition Bachelor of Arts in Music - History Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance Bachelor of Arts in Music - Theory Minor in Music
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At Whitman College, the Music major can help you unlock your full potential through comprehensive courses in music composition, history, theory, performance and production. By exploring a variety of genres, honing your performance skills and collaborating on original works, you’ll develop a deep appreciation for the complexities of sound as an art form—and the skills to prepare you for a successful music career. With a 300-seat recital hall, listening center and library, electronic music studio, 14 teaching studios, 25 practice rooms, and talented and specialized music faculty, the Whitman Music Department has the resources to help you realize your dreams.
Acceptance Rate:
Whitman College, a selective liberal arts college, has an overall acceptance rate of around 50%. While there isn't a specific acceptance rate for the Department of Music, Whitman's music program offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with various specializations.
Faculty Info:
Clark Bondy Miles Canaday Laura Curtis Amy Dodds John David Earnest Erin Foster Roger Garcia Gary Gemberling Diane Gray-Chamberlain J.J. Gregg Monica Griffin Hunter G. Louis Hemenway Pablo Izquierdo David Hyun-su Kim Michael LeFevre Paul Luongo Phil Lynch Spencer Martin Robyn Newton Lori Parnicky Susan Pickett Doug Scarborough Rebekah Schaub Kraig Scott Michael Simon Sally Singer Chelsea Spence Maya Takemoto Kristin Vining Jackie Wood
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