Our Department
The Department of Music is located in the Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts on the Western Kentucky University campus, atop a hill overlooking the south central Kentucky city of Bowling Green. Our reputation for training successful undergraduates as performers and teachers has earned us the respect of school districts throughout Kentucky, the region, and with the National Association of Schools of Music, who has continuously accredited us since 1948. Faculty members teach all classes and lessons. The music faculty have been trained at some of the finest music institutions in the world, are active as performers, conductors, composers, leaders, clinicians and researchers nationally and internationally. Our goal is to provide the best professional models possible for our students in every area of study. Our faculty-to-student ratio ensures that all students are receiving the special attention that is needed to be successful. Class size at all levels provides that personal approach that is similar to those found during high school preparation.
Center Stage Series (WKU Faculty Performances)
Master Artist Series (Guest Faculty Performances)
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WKU Chorale to engage in Fall Performance Tour
WKU Chorale to Engage in Fall Performance Tour
The WKU Chorale will be engaged in a Fall Performance Tour. This
flagship chorale ensemble, conducted by Paul Hondorp, will perform in
Kentucky at The Louisville Christian Academy, Paducah-Tilghman High School,
Marshall County High School, Meade County High School and John Hardin
High School.
WKU Conductor's Professional Development Workshop - November
The Conductor's Professional Development Workshop will be offered on
November 19-21, 2009, and will be limited to the first 16 enrollees who
will have the opportunity to work with conductors Richard Floyd
(University of Texas), Barry Kraus (Belmont University) and Gary
Schallert, Jeff Bright and Bill Scott (Western Kentucky University).
After these slots are filled, applicants can attend the workshop through
the Observer Track. The Conductor's Track is set at $100 and the
Observer Track is $60, mailed to WKU Band, Department of Music, 1906
College Heights Blvd., #41029, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Van Meter Renovation Update
The construction crew for Van Meter renovations continue to move the schedule closer to the finish line. It is anticipated that the renovations may be complete by the end of 2009 instead of the originally forecast June 2010.