program description

• elevates the lives of all who experience it.
• embraces and transcends the entire range of human emotion, expression and community.
• is vital to the cultural enrichment of society.

as a music student at wmu, you will be offered a variety of professional opportunities, each of which is dedicated to thorough preparation and high standards of performance.

the performing ensembles at wmu have assumed a significant role in the cultural, educational and aesthetic environment of the greater university community. additionally, as they have traveled throughout the united states, south america, europe and asia, these performing ensembles have favorably extended wmu's distinguished reputation of excellence in the arts.

the educational process of ensemble training culminates in a variety of concerts and recitals. in a recent five-year period, wmu's school of music presented nearly 4,500 concerts for audiences totaling well over 1.5 million people. this included more than 2,300 campus events, extensive touring in michigan plus concerts in 35 other states and 15 foreign countries.

pre-professional pathways

pre-professional is a category for college of arts and sciences students at western michigan university who intend to enter a professional school after graduating with their bachelor's degrees. if you plan to enter a health profession or attend law school, wmu's pre-professional pathways offer the guidance, support, academic preparation and field experience you need to be successful. please let your recruiter know if you are interested in one or multiple pathways. the options are:

• pre-chiropractic
• pre-dental
• pre-forensic science
• pre-law
• pre-medicine
• pre-naturopathic medicine
• pre-optometry
• pre-pharmacy
• pre-physical therapy
• pre-physician assistant
• pre-public health
• pre-veterinary
• pre-secondary education