Since I carped long and hard about Berlioz and man-splaining, let us go to the root of the issue — program music. Program music is a composition that attempts to portray a specific mood or story. We ...

UW’s B.A. in music with an concentration in music industry studies is an exciting new program that’s designed to support popular music makers, entrepreneurs and recording studio engineers with the ...

Offering both degree and certificate options, we help musicians hone their skills in music production, audio recording, digital composition and more–crucial skills in today’s evolving music industry.

The School of Music offers a wide range of graduate studies, including masters and doctoral degrees, and coursework leading to teacher certification. Graduate students are equipped to meet their own ...

Ready to take your musical talent to the next level? UW’s department of music is ready to help you thrive. Our department is small enough to provide individual attention to each musician, yet large ...

Our department offers several professional degree tracks to suit your interest, all of which are built on our commitment to the liberal arts. We believe that it is essential for music theory and ...

Music programs are often overlooked in school budgets, where other things are prioritized over music education. However, there is evidence to show that the absence of music can impact overall ...

Music has existed for as long as humankind has. In the Western European tradition, music expresses emotion. But in other traditions, the sound of music often plays a different role. Our faculty are ...

The Music Industry Studies program trains students for both the for-profit and non-profit sectors of the music industry. The Music Industry Studies degrees prepare students for leadership and ...