Program Recognition
•NASM-accredited since 1963
•Named a Center of Excellence by the Washington State Legislature in 1998
Training
•Flexible liberal-arts curriculum — focus on music history, theory, performance, pedagogy, composition, or music industry
•One-on-one applied instruction with artist faculty
•Prepares students for studio teaching, accompanying, ensemble performance, music business, and graduate study
Performance & Productions
•Over 100 public concerts and recitals each year on and off campus
•Major ensemble participation (bands, choirs, orchestra)
Facilities
•200-seat recital hall with two Steinway D concert pianos
•32 practice rooms and cutting-edge music technology lab