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OUR PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Bachelor of Music in Education

The mission of Missouri Western’s music program is to provide a comprehensive curriculum and music instruction by faculty who are active locally, regionally and nationally as performers, conductors, researchers and educators. Missouri Western music students get many performance opportunities as well as individualized attention from faculty.

Instrumental, piano and vocal soloists and ensembles are winning state and national awards, raising awareness and appreciation of the quality and exciting opportunities at Missouri Western.

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Audition & Scholarship Application

The Music Program at Missouri Western State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). This accreditation signifies that the program meets national standards for excellence in music education, including curriculum, faculty qualifications, facilities, and student support. Accreditation by NASM affirms the university’s commitment to providing high-quality instruction and preparing students for professional success in the field of music.

For more information about NASM accreditation, or to contact the national office, please use the following:

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248

Phone: (703) 437-0700
Website: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org

Marimba Madness

Percussion Solo & Ensemble Festival

Homecoming Parade Competition

Tournament of Champions

Jazz Festival

National Youth Brass Band of America Camp

Drumline Camp

MWSU Honor Choir Nomination Form

Griffons succeed

Joseph was a founding member of the
Missouri Western chapter of Phi Boota Roota.

Griffons succeed

"I knew that I was definitely going to love Missouri Western."

Griffons succeed

"This school has a way of gluing together
broken students and helping them heal."

Griffons succeed

"I didn’t think I would ever need theory,
and now I’m here trying to learn more theory."

Griffons succeed

"It’s 100 times better than I expected it to be.
They have just embraced me as one of their own."

OUR PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Bachelor of Music in Education

Missouri Western is an All Steinway School

Griffons succeed

Joseph was a founding member of the Missouri Western chapter of Phi Boota Roota.

Griffons succeed

"I knew that I was definitely going to love Missouri Western."

Griffons succeed

"This school has a way of gluing together broken students and helping them heal."

Griffons succeed

"I didn’t think I would ever need theory, and now I’m here trying to learn more theory."

Griffons succeed

"It’s 100 times better than I expected it to be. They have just embraced me as one of their own."

OUR PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Bachelor of Music in Education

Missouri Western is an All Steinway School

Joseph was a founding member of the
Missouri Western chapter of Phi Boota Roota.

"This school has a way of gluing together
broken students and helping them heal."

"I didn’t think I would ever need theory,
and now I’m here trying to learn more theory."

"It’s 100 times better than I expected it to be.
They have just embraced me as one of their own."