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We embrace the fusion of teaching AND mentoring musicians.

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Bring Fusion to Your 音乐 Education

The KWU Department of 音乐 believes that teaching 21st Century musicians should involve the fusion of various musical styles and genres, coupled with the mentorship of students as they build their careers.

The forward-thinking concept of Fusion is at the core of our teaching philosophy as we strive to create the 21st century music educator, performer, and advocate of music.

The Department of 音乐 offers the Fusion of:

  • Vibrant performance experiences for both music majors and non-majors.
  • A talented 教师 whose background reflects diverse pedagogical styles, performance experiences, and musical interests.
  • Creative music-making activities such as improvisation and composition as integral parts of our programs.
  • KWU Ensemble performances partnered with strong ties to the local arts community in Salina, including the Salina Symphony and Salina Community Theatre.
  • Opportunities for generous scholarships with the McMosley Scholarship Competition.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statements

The DEI vision for Kansas Wesleyan is to promote a diverse culture of equity, inclusion, integrity, and collaboration that deepens understanding and embraces intercultural and global experiences for students, 教师 and staff.

音乐 Department
The KWU Department of 音乐 believes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is vital for academic excellence and musical artistry. Through the ideals of inclusivity, all are welcome to experience a vast variety of musical experience in both academic and performance settings. The Department of 音乐 commits to developing and sustaining practices that nurture the educational missions of the department, division and 大学.

Updated September 2023

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Orchestra playing

音乐 Education (PreK-12)

Students in orchestra performing

音乐 Performance

未成年人

Student playing music in a concert

音乐

Ensemble Opportunities

Students can participate in these groups!

风 and 打击乐器

  • 风合奏
  • The Howl of Kansas Wesleyan Pep Band
  • 爵士乐团
  • 打击乐器 Ensemble

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  • Philharmonic Choir
  • Wesleyan Chorale

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  • KWU String Orchestra

Hands-On Learning in the Community

Through partnerships with several community organizations, KWU is able to provide students with many opportunities to rehearse and perform with professional musicians.

Salina Symphony Orchestra

All string music majors are invited to audition to perform in Salina’s regional symphony orchestra and learn about its operation. Wind/打击乐器 majors may be invited based on available openings. Students may have opportunities to assist the directors of the Salina Youth Symphony and Youth Choir attending rehearsals, sitting in with the younger players, leading sectionals and providing private lessons. This allows for the unique opportunity of hands-on teaching experience with elementary through high school students outside of the public school experience.

剧院盐沼

Kansas Wesleyan has a history of partnering with the 在全国范围内 recognized 剧院盐沼 to put on a large-scale musical each year. This partnership includes students, 教师, and community members in the cast, 机组人员, and pit orchestra. Unique among universities in the area, our partnership with 剧院盐沼 gives students the opportunity to experience quality theatre productions without traveling outside of Salina.

Off-Campus 表演

Close ties within the community surrounding us also enable students to perform in community concerts, 当地的教堂, and even regional tours. The ensembles at KWU have gone on tours statewide, 区域, and even inter在全国范围内 and we are excited for these opportunities to continue and expand. 最近, the choirs toured the Southwest region; in the past, they have even traveled inter在全国范围内 throughout Europe and even China!

Students Teaching Students

KWU students may also give private lessons to young area musicians while being mentored and advised by 教师.

表演

Close ties the community also enable students to perform in musical theatre and opera productions, community concerts, and local or regional tours. The Kansas Wesleyan University Philharmonic Choir and its select-voice ensemble, the Wesleyan Chorale, 旅游地区, 在全国范围内, and inter在全国范围内 (every four years). Past tours include China, California, England, and the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary.

Department of 音乐 Information

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Department of 音乐 to provide students with a comprehensive music education by focusing on:

  • A theoretical understanding of the musical language
  • The art of performance
  • The spiritual role music plays, individually and culturally

Ensemble Opportunities

风 & 打击乐器

风合奏

The KWU 风合奏 is dedicated to performing the highest-quality literature of the wind band, both old and new! This ensemble performs one to two concerts per semester, in addition to hosting honor band festivals, performing at 大学 and community functions, and going on regional tours. Working in collaboration with the KWU String Orchestra, select members of the group will join the orchestra to perform full orchestra pieces on concerts.

The Howl of Kansas Wesleyan Pep Band

The Howl is Kansas Wesleyan’s athletic band! Performing at athletic events with all new instruments, new instruments and a new look, this is an exciting group that we are building into the 21st century marching band. If you’re looking for a high-energy energy ensemble and something different from a traditional marching band, this is the group for you.

爵士乐团

The KWU 爵士乐团 is a select ensemble that focuses on jazz techniques and repertoire. The jazz ensemble stays busy by preparing for concerts, festivals and community functions.

打击乐器 Ensemble

This group performs exciting and eclectic percussion music from all over the world.

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Philharmonic Choir

The Philharmonic Choir is the larger concert choir at KWU. The membership is open to any KWU students, and the ensemble has students in all areas of academic studies. This group tours 区域 or 在全国范围内 each spring and performs a variety of music from classical to contemporary. Also, the group tours inter在全国范围内 every four years. The past spring tours include: Tour of China in 2006, California in 2008, 2010年英格兰, and Czech Republic-Austria-Hungary in 2014.

Wesleyan Chorale

The Wesleyan Chorale is a select vocal ensemble of 24 students. Auditions for this ensemble are held each fall, and membership is based on a one-year commitment. The ensemble performs and entertains in a variety of venues on and off campus throughout the academic year.

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String Orchestra

The KWU String Orchestra performs demanding literature from across the medium. The ensemble is highly active in the community and region.

The KWU SO has garnered state and national recognition in recent years. In 2017, the orchestra was selected for the first time in program history to perform at the Kansas 音乐 Educators Association In-Service Workshop and followed that appearance with a return to KMEA in 2019. The orchestra was honored with the “American Prize” as a Finalist for the 2017-2018 Ernst Bacon Award for Best Performance of American 音乐 – Collegiate Division. The KWU SO enjoys a unique partnership with The Salina Symphony, 哪一个, 通过试镜, serves to enhance orchestra members’ string/chamber music experiences with a full-orchestra one.

For more information, please contact Dr. Leonardo Rosario at [email protected].

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音乐 Studio and Facilities

The KWU campus is home to various facilities frequently used by the Department of 音乐. These facilities began a complete renovation in late 2022, with the Applequist Family 音乐 Center opening in Oct. 2023. Click the link below to read more!

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