Program Recognition
•Bullet: Winona State is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Training
•Bullet: Instrumental Performance emphasis: 36-credit emphasis within the 85-86 credit Bachelor of Music degree
•Bullet: 8 semesters (4 full years) of applied lessons on your primary instrument
•Bullet: Instrumental pedagogy and literature coursework
•Bullet: Piano proficiency requirement; core study in music theory, music history, and conducting
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Junior (half) and senior (full) recital required, performed in DuFresne Performing Arts Center
•Bullet: Wind players join the Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Dr. Melanie Brooks), which rehearses three days a week and performs four concerts plus two commencement ceremonies annually
•Bullet: String players join the Chamber Orchestra and String Ensemble led by Dr. Cullan Lucas (two concerts a year)
•Bullet: Audition-based WSU Jazz Ensembles are among the most active performing groups on campus
Facilities
•Bullet: DuFresne Performing Arts Center: Vivian R. Fusillo Main Stage Theatre (400+ seats) and the Dorothy B. Magnus Black Box Theatre (up to 150), with professionally tuned piano practice rooms reserved for music majors
Value
•Bullet: Renewable music scholarships of $500-$3,000 awarded by audition each spring
