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Nov 23, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Music, B.A.
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The Washington and Lee University Department of Music provides exceptional experiences in music training in the context of an education in the liberal arts tradition by developing students’ abilities to perform, create, contextualize and analyze music. All W&L students have opportunities to pursue their musical interests through participation in the Department’s classes, ensembles, applied lessons and events. Furthermore, the Department contributes to the region’s cultural life through its diverse musical offerings.
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100-Level
Complete all courses in the following list: 200 and 300-Level
Complete all courses in the following list: Thesis Requirement
Complete one course from the following list: Sequence Options
Complete one of the following sequences: Performance or Composition:
Choose three credits from applied music courses at the 300-level or above; and six credits from the following list: General
Choose three courses from the following list: Primary Applied Area
Complete at least four credits of applied study in a primary applied performance area (in addition to any applied piano courses that may be required in order to complete the piano proficiency requirement). Ensemble Courses
Enroll in six credits of conducted ensemble courses (listed below). Students whose primary applied instrument is piano may substitute up to three credits of accompanying MUS 108 . Piano Proficiency
Students must show demonstrated piano proficiency by the end of the junior year. Students with no prior piano experience must complete both MUS 100 and MUS 101 . Students with prior piano experience will be tested to determine proficiency. W&L’s specific standards for piano proficiency are listed at go.wlu.edu/piano-proficiency . Recital Attendance
Successful completion of MUS 200 every fall and winter term after declaring the music major. Total Major Requirements 42 Credits
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