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Walla Walla,Washington 99362
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DEGREES OFFERED

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


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.

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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