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West Virginia University

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Region

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

United States

Faculty

Brittany Blair

Program summary

West Virginia University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Performance, Music Therapy, Music and Health, Music Business and Industry, Composition, Musicology, and Music Education. Harpists pursuing other fields may continue their studies through a performance minor or secondary harp lessons. Students at WVU receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for a variety of careers after graduation.

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program details

Type of school

University

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Music Education
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Music Education
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
  • Artist Diploma or Certificate

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

Yes

Number of school harps

3

Space provided for personal harps?

Yes

more about this program

This program is best suited for students who:

"enjoy large ensemble and Chamber Music participation"

What sets this program apart from others is:

"unlimited performance opportunities at school and in the community"

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"Graduate school, performance careers, music educators and music therapists"

The three words that best describe this school's environment are:

"Personalized, supportive, comprehensive"

Additional info

The WVU harp studio has grown into three separate rooms, providing ease for practice space and Chamber music rehearsal.  We have also received a grant for six small harps for use through Community Music and planned Music Therapy and Music Education classes.

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