1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BM in Music with Instrumental Performance Option
(89 credits)
Music Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study Music?
We believe the study and enjoyment of music inspires students to be informed, responsible, and appreciative members of a democratic society. Music majors work closely with faculty, who combine dedicated teaching with artistic and scholarly excellence. Instructors and students hold concerts and recitals throughout the year.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Music Department has scholarships available to incoming freshman as well as continuing students. For details on audition dates, call or visit
Performance Concentrations
Euphonium
Bassoon
Clarinet
Flute
French Horn
Oboe
Percussion
Saxophone
String Bass
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Cello
Guitar
Harp
Department Chair
Dr. Sheila Woodward
Music Building 119
Department Assistant
Colleen Hegney
119 Music Building
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Performer
Composer
Conductor
Private Lessons Teacher

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
MUSC 101 Theory and Musicianship I (5)
MUSC 101 Music Theory I (3)
MUSC 104 Sight Signing & Aural Skills (1)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
MUSC 102 Theory and Musicianship II (5)
MUSC 102 Music Theory II (3)
MUSC 105 Sight Singing & Aural Skills II (2)
MUSC 103 Theory and Musicianship III (5)
MUSC 103 Music Theory II (3)
MUSC 106 Sight Singing & Aural Skills II (2)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
See courses listed below labeled “DIV*”
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)