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13406 E. Philadelphia St.
Whittier,California 90608
562.907.4237
deckloff@whittier.edu
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music - Digital Music Production Minor in Music
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Study music with internationally acclaimed and Grammy Award-winning faculty, participate in a diverse range of solo and ensemble performance opportunities, and engage with guest musical artists from around the world.
Encompassing Music Technology, Western and non-Western music, and comprised of world-class faculty, the Whittier College Music Department offers a broad curriculum open to students who choose to major or minor in music, students who desire an ongoing involvement in music while at Whittier, and students who wish to explore music one course at a time.
Our diverse range of courses includes such offerings as American Popular Music, History of Jazz, Music of Latin America, Music of Africa, Music Business and Music Production. Music students benefit from easy access to practice facilities, one-on-one mentoring and advisement with professors, and international travel programs. Students at all skill levels, regardless of major, can take private instrumental and vocal lessons. The department also has a library of instruments that may be checked out free of charge.
Notable Alumni Include:
Jeanette Wong, Martin Voss, Whitney Cane
Acceptance Rate:
Whittier College's overall acceptance rate is 86%, meaning that out of every 100 applicants, 86 are admitted. There isn't specific data available for the acceptance rate of the Department of Music specifically.
Faculty Info:
Alexandra Grabarchuk, Teresa LeVelle, Danilo Lozano, David Muller
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