Why study music performance at Washburn?
If your musical craft is your passion, Washburn is a great place for you to build the foundation you need to make a career out of what you love.
You can choose to focus your study on vocal or instrumental performance and you’ll study with professional musicians while having opportunities to be involved in Sunflower Music Festival, clinics, camps, and much more. Washburn music programs are nationally accredited under the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Performance degrees can be earned in the following areas: voice, piano, organ, guitar, brass, strings, percussion, or woodwinds.
What sets Music at Washburn apart?
- As an accredited program, you can be assured of the rigor of the program, the caliber of instruction you’ll receive, and the quality of facilities in which you will perform and practice.
- You’ll participate in ensembles right away. Because Washburn’s program is undergraduate-only, new students can get involved in big ways from their first semester.
- You will have both a junior recital and a senior recital, and develop your own musicianship. You’ll also participate in master classes, clinics and seminars.
- You’ll be eligible for scholarships. All participants in marching band receive an additional scholarship.
- Student clubs will help you connect with a community of musicians. You’ll have a locker, practice space, and other supports, too.
Admissions scholarships
Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.Music scholarships and auditions
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Tuition and fees
Courses in this program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate.Financial aid
Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.Tuition waivers
If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.- Tuition and feesTuition and fees
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4-Year-Plan
A Bachelor of Music in Performance can be completed in 4 years, but most students take longer in order to balance work schedules and other responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to participate in ensembles and the marching band right away.
Meet Washburn music student Ty'Rese Mendez
"We connected as musicians. He's helped me grow into the musician I am today. ... I enjoy the sense of family." - Ty'Rese Mendez
Set for Success
Opportunities
Perform/compose/conduct ensembles
Recordings, competitions, and conference presentations
Master classes, clinics, and seminars
Study abroad and perform
Student/faculty ratio
7:1
Qualities for success
Self-Discipline
Problem solving skills
Organizational and time management skills
Tenacity
Willingness to accept criticism
Program cost
Courses in this program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate. Students in this program are eligible for scholarships and financial aid.
Music Events
GET IN TOUCH WITH Music Program
Music Program
Garvey Fine Arts Center, Room 211
Washburn University
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1511
music.theatre@washburn.edu
