Our school is a vibrant laboratory for arts education and practice within one of the world’s most innovative public universities. As a welcoming and inclusive community of artists and scholars, we work together toward a shared mission of academic discovery and creative mastery. With internationally-acclaimed faculty artists, stellar students, and deep ties to regional and national arts organizations, the UW School of Music is a thriving hub for arts study, production, and performance in the Pacific Northwest.
We offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in the following areas, in addition to many non-major opportunities:
- Composition
- Conducting
- Ethnomusicology
- Instrumental Performance
- Jazz and Improvised Music
- Music Education
- Music History and Music Theory
- Vocal Performance
Fast facts:
- 7:1 average student-teacher ratio
- 16 undergraduate degrees offered
- Over 25 performing ensembles
- $500,000 awarded in scholarships each year
