WSU Pullman School of Music

07/14/2025

Interested in joining an ensemble at the School of Music?

We offer a plethora of auditioned and non auditioned instrumental and vocal/choral ensembles!

Whatever your musical passion, whatever your interest, WSU ensembles provide
opportunities to increase your knowledge, improve your skills, challenge your abilities, raise your profile, expand your network, and explore your musical potential.

WSU Pullman College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University

07/10/2025

Want to learn more about the History of Jazz this summer?

Get ahead, catch up, or lighten your fall semester load with WSU Summer Session.
Take courses from any WSU campus - including online - without a change of campus approval.

This course examines the broader cultural, historic, and social contexts of jazz music.
Students will engage critically and creatively with jazz music and its history. Students will study influential jazz artists and their contributions through readings, video presentations, and music listening.

Enroll is MUS 362 [DIVR] History of Jazz for an Intersession (July26-Aug 17) at https://learn365.wsu.edu

Smaller class sizes and a range of course options help you stay on track. Register early to secure your spot!

This course is under the instruction of Dr. Jake Svendsen.

07/08/2025

Thanks to the WSU Insider for the feature on our choir students' recent trip to New York!

In early June, Dr. Matthew Myers led students and community members in a performance of J. S. Bach's Magnificat at Carnegie Hall.

Check out the article to learn more about this exciting cultural experience for our students!

WSU Pullman College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University

https://news.wsu.edu/news/2025/07/03/cougar-choir-serenades-carnegie-hall/

07/08/2025

Interested in learning more about Women in Music?

This intersectional course examines the impacts of gender, class, race, and culture in American popular music genres.

Get ahead, catch up, or lighten your fall semester load with WSU Summer Session. Take courses from any WSU campus - including online - without a change of campus approval.

Enroll in MUS 363 [DIVR] Women in Music for an Intersession (July 26 – Aug 17) at https://learn365.wsu.edu

Smaller class sizes and a range of course options help you stay on track. Register early to secure your spot!

This course is under the instruction of Dr. Melissa Parkhurst.

07/07/2025

Elevate your passion for music through a Master of Arts with an Emphasis in Music Education at Washington State University!

Perfect for current and aspiring educators, this flexible program can be completed in a 2–6-year timeline. We offer a blend of courses tailored to fit your needs as an educator.

Through immersive experiences and experienced faculty, our graduates are prepared to excel in the classroom.

Ready to take the next step? Visit the WSU School of Music Graduate Studies page at music.wsu.edu/graduate-studies.



WSU Pullman College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from Washington State University School of Music!

As we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, enjoy this rendition of Francis Scott Key's "The Star-Spangled Banner" performed by WSU ROAR and SoM student, Zoey Green, before the WSU Cougar Baseball game on 4/22/23

and have a happy and safe Independence Day!

Video by WSU College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences

WSU Pullman College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University

On April 22, 2023, WSU ROAR student Zoey Green sang The Star-Spangled Banner before the WSU Cougar Baseball game. She did great.

07/01/2025

07/01/2025