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West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Wells School of Music

West Chester, PA

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Overview

Wells School of Music / Wells School of Music is located in West Chester, PA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Music (M Mu) Music Theory & composition
Master of Music (M Mu) Music History and literature
Master of Music (M Mu) Piano pedagogy
Master of Music (M Mu) Performance Keyboard concentration (piano, harpsichord, or organ),
Master of Music (M Mu) Performance Conducting
Master of Music (M Mu) Performance Vocal concentration
Master of Music (M Mu) Performance Instrumental concentration
(Certificate) Music technology
Master of Music (M Mu) Music education Performance concentration
Master of Music (M Mu) Music education Research report concentration
Master of Music (M Mu) Music education Orff-schulwerk concentration
Master of Music (M Mu) Music education Music technology concentration
Master of Music (M Mu) Music education Kodaly concentration
(Certificate) Kodaly methodology
(Certificate) Post-baccalaureate teacher certification in music education
(Certificate) Orff-schulwerk
(Certificate) Piano pedagogy

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 22
Doctoral Degrees 0
Other Advanced Degrees 1

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required for some
R: recital

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

39
Applied
32
Accepted
16
Enrolled
82%

Applying

50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline Not reported July 1st No
Spring deadline Not reported December 11th No
Summer deadline Not reported March 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Requirements Completed application form submitted online, One official transcript from every college and university attended (except West Chester University), Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs, A written statement of your professional goals, Audition.
Additional Entrance Requirements Completed application form submitted online, One official transcript from every college and university attended (except West Chester University), Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs, A written statement of your professional goals, Audition.

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Federal Work-Study

Student Body

63
Total Graduate Students
4%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 4.76%
Black or African American 1.59%
White or Caucasian 79%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 3.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 1.59%
Unknown 4.76%

Gender

Male (55%)
Female (44%)

Faculty

38
Total faculty
Full-time - 26
Part-time - 12
Male (31)
Female (7)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Performance, music education in other cultures, musicology, 19th century American choral music
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center
817 S. High Street
West Chester, PA  19383
United States
Contact Dr. Christopher Hanning
Dean
Email: channing@wcupa.edu
Phone: 610-430-2739

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