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Minor in Music
18 Credit Hours
Through the minor in music program, develop a broad understanding of the music discipline through the study of performance, music theory, and music literature, and investigate diverse areas of music within a flexible curricular framework. You will have an opportunity to study abroad at the Webster University campus in Vienna, one of the oldest music capitals in the world.
Note: Students who wish to minor in music should contact the Department of Music at music@webster.edu or 314-968-7032 to request a meeting with the department chair, who will determine admittance to the minor.
Students benefit from Webster's involvement with Jazz St. Louis, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Union Avenue Opera. The world-class Dennis Owsley Jazz Recording Collection is housed in the Emerson Library.
World-renowned soprano Christine Brewer, an international performing artist, is Visiting Professor of Voice at Webster University. She conducts an annual series of lectures and masterclasses at the Webster Groves campus location.
Student musicians can hone their skills at the Webster University campus in Vienna, home to legendary composers Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss. Students typically attend the Vienna campus in the junior year spring semester and study jazz with Viennese artists, take courses in music history featuring Vienna's traditions, and experience the vibrancy of Europe's musical capital.
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- Email or call 314-968-7032 to request a meeting with the department chair
Webster Holds Longtime NASM Membership
Webster University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). An important marker of standing among music programs in the U.S., NASM establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines.
70+
Years as Member of NASM
Explore the Department of Music degrees
Discover more about our relevant and hands-on curriculum across the spectrum of the musical arts.
- Composition with an Emphasis in Concert Music (BM)
- Composition with an Emphasis in Songwriting (BM)
- Performance with an Emphasis in Jazz (BM)
- Performance with an Emphasis in Orchestral Instruments (BM)
- Performance with an Emphasis in Piano (BM)
- Performance with an Emphasis in Voice (BM)
- Music Education with an Emphasis in Choral Music (BMEd)
- Music Education with an Emphasis in Instrumental Music (BMEd)
- Music Direction for Musical Theatre (BM)
- Music (BA)
Department of Music News and Upcoming Events
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Faculty and Staff Highlights: Bruce, Cables, Chakaryan, George, LaCubbert, Martin, McAllister, Musangali, Rockwell, Smith
May 12, 2025
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Community Music School of Webster University Celebrates 100 Years of Musical Education
February 3, 2025
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Faculty and Staff Highlights: Belo, Carter, Hughes, Lee-Johnson, Turaeva, Visconti
January 3, 2025