音乐专业的 & 小
The opportunity of a lifetime—that’s what a 主要 in 音乐 can mean for you.
You’ll learn history & theory, explore a myriad of performance opportunities in our 14 ensembles, experience musical theater on stage or in the pit, learn about the diversity of music around the work with our ethnomusicology offerings, and have the opportunity to take private lessons every semester with world-class performers and educators.
As seniors you'll choose a senior capstone project that matches your talents and interests. Students are invited to do a solo recital, original research, original recording/production, and original compositions. We also support double 主要s, and encourage projects that span disciplines!
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吉布森203年
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- 吉布森203年
Choose your own way!
The 部门 of 音乐 celebrates the diversity of musical experiences – from performance and education to music business and production! 音乐 主要s at Washington College develop an individualized program that sets them up for success as they work towards 文学学士. Learn about some of the ways you can work your way through a music 主要, 小, or just participate in the department.
Performance and 音乐al Theater
Love being on stage as a performer? This track is for you! Aimed more at students who aspire to careers as performers, whether as a classical soloist, musical theatre and opera, or as a member of an instrumental or vocal performance ensemble. 通过 private lessons, instrumental or vocal labs, and performance studies classes, you will learn how to be a performer of the highest 口径. This track typically culminates with a senior recital.
World 音乐 and Ethnomusicology
音乐 from around 世界 your thing? 研究 the music of a variety of cultures around 世界. This is accomplished through ethnomusicology (a blend of music history and 人类学) courses and participating in our many world music ensembles. Students often finish this track with a 小 or double 主要 in 人类学 或者辅修 ethnomusciology.
Recording and Production
Love technology? Want to be a recording engineer or producer? Focus on courses in Ableton and Protools in the 部门 state-of-the-art recording studio. 采取先进的 seminars in electronic composition or advanced recording techniques. 你甚至可以 take private lessons on composing with Ableton! The end result of this path is highly dependent on your interests and could be an original album, composing new electronic works, or recording ensembles on campus.
音乐 Education
If your goal is to be a secondary education teacher, this is your path. 除了 to general education courses, you will also study a variety of instruments in addition 给你自己. Courses will be selected to help you receive the pedagogocial skills needed to enter 世界 of music education. You will work closely with the 部门 of Education to achieve this goal!
音乐 Theory and Composition
Want to be a composer? With a firm foundation in music theory, students will explore their creative side and learn to work as a professional composer. 通过 private composition lessons, students will pursue their compositional interests. 这可能 be film music, pop music, Classical music, or anything in between. Senior projects are large-scale compositions of some variety.
音乐 History and Criticism
More of a history buff than a performer? Have no fear, this track is for you! 研究 the history of music in society through the analysis of musical literature. 这个途径 ultimately concludes with a research paper.