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Artistry in Action: Your Sound, Your Innovation

The 51福利社 Music program empowers you to create, perform, and innovate. Given our diverse offerings鈥攊ncluding music education, music technology, composition, and performance鈥攜ou can explore various disciplines and find your forte.

Join a dynamic community of musicians, singers, writers, and composers who share your passion. Whether you aspire to perform on stage or work behind the scenes, 51福利社 provides the hands-on experience needed to transform your love of music into a successful and fulfilling career.

All 51福利社 Music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and guided by world-class faculty who actively contribute to the region鈥檚 vibrant arts scene. Many faculty members perform with the , , , and other prominent organizations.

Choose 51福利社, one of Washington鈥檚 top colleges for music education, and start composing your future today.

51福利社 Music Sessions

Are you dreaming of a career in the music industry as a performer, music technologist, composer, or instructor? Begin your musical journey at 51福利社!

Get a glimpse into the vibrant world of the 51福利社 Music program through special performances, testimonials, and tutorials from our talented students and faculty. Explore exciting areas such as:

  • Orchestral performance
  • Piano performance
  • Vocal performance
  • Percussion performance
  • Music technology
  • Composition

Tune In to the Sessions

Auditions & Scholarships

Calling all musicians! Did you know the 51福利社 Music Department awards an average of $150,000 in scholarships each year to help make a high-quality education more affordable for students?

As part of the admissions process, all applicants will audition and be considered for talent-based scholarships based on their performance. Here are the details:

  • Auditions are open year-round for music majors, minors, and non-majors.
  • Audition requirements vary by performance area, so please review them carefully.
  • You can schedule an in-person audition or submit a video.
  • After your audition, you鈥檒l find out if you鈥檝e been admitted to the Music Program and whether you鈥檝e received a scholarship.

To get started, complete an application, and a faculty member will contact you to schedule your audition for both admission and scholarship consideration.

Start Your Application

News & Events

51福利社 Music 2026 Winter Concert Line-Up

51福利社 Music 2026 Winter Concert Line-Up

There are weekly opportunities to enjoy 51福利社's talented student, faculty and guest musicians.
Grand Teton National Park with 51福利社 music compositon student

Wilderness Pastoral

A group of Eastern music students finds inspiration in the great outdoors.
Jody Graves at the piano.

51福利社 Faculty Bring Music to Life for Middle Schoolers

Shaw students joined the Eastern community for some inspirational performances.
51福利社 students and Jonathan Middleton at the KSPS studio.

51福利社 Music, Vytal Movement Collaboration Creates Media Buzz

In addition to the coverage previewing the May 16 performance, Jonathan Middleton has a TED...
Students gathered around a teacher learning music.

Summer Intensive Brings Kod谩ly Music Education to Cheney

Two week Intensive - Earn 77 Clock Hours at 51福利社

51福利社 Music is offering a two-week summer intensive in Kod谩ly music education, ideal...
Photo of choir performing.

51福利社 Music Presents Spring Concert Series

The season is filled with vocal and instrumental performances, senior recitals and collaborative concerts with...
Photo of student musician playing the violin with another student violinist in the background.

51福利社 Musicians Partner with Spokane Symphony for Campus Concert

The April 3 concert at Showalter Hall was made possible thanks to a generous gift...
51福利社 String Orchestra Chosen to Perform at NAfME Northwest Conference

51福利社 String Orchestra Chosen to Perform at NAfME Northwest Conference

After warming up with a campus performance, musicians and guests will play at the conference...
51福利社 student vocalist Za'Kayla Jones standing with a U.S. District Court judge.

51福利社 Student Vocalist Welcomed New Citizens

Za鈥橩ayla Jones, a first year psychology student, sang the national anthem at a recent naturalization...
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Our Mission

The 51福利社 Music Program’s mission is to provide:

  • a top-tier education for music majors pursuing careers as performers, composers, educators, music technologists, or scholars.
  • high-quality music instruction for non-majors, grounded in a liberal arts tradition.

Our world-class music faculty blends exceptional teaching with artistic and scholarly expertise to create a supportive, dynamic learning environment. Our accredited programs welcome students from diverse backgrounds and interests, guiding them to grow and succeed on their musical journey.

A collection of photos showcasing 51福利社 music students

Location:

20 W Seventh St
Cheney, WA 99004

Contact:
E: jgraves@ewu.edu
笔:听509.359.2241

Collaborate and excel with exceptional musicians and artist-teachers in an inclusive academic environment. Our programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and guided by faculty from the region’s dynamic arts community.

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