A Tradition of Excellence
Established in 1901, the School of Music at Washington State University is recognized for excellence in undergraduate and graduate studies in music. WSU has an internationally recognized faculty and offers degrees in Performance, Music Education and Composition and degrees which combine music with studies in Jazz and Business. Physical facilities at WSU include the beautiful, renovated Kimbrough Music Building containing an extensive music listening library, professional quality recording and electronic music studio, a concert hall, large ensemble rehearsal rooms, practice rooms and classrooms. In addition, the Music Program utilizes excellent stage facilities in Bryan Hall, featuring an 800 seat auditorium, a production shop, piano and instrument repair shops, and a three manual, 44-rank Schantz pipe organ. Director of the WSU School of Music is Dr. Greg Yasinitsky.
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The School of Music is sad to announce the passing of Professor Emeritus, Dr. Charles Argersinger.
Charles joined the School of Music faculty in 1988 as Coordinator of Theory and Composition and Professor of Jazz Keyboards. He retired due to health issues in 2009. Charles was a brilliant, internationally renowned, award-winning composer and arranger equally recognized in classical music and jazz. Also, he was an exceptional jazz pianist. He is survived by his wife, Jana, and son, Forest. Dr. Charles Argersinger will be deeply missed.
A memorial service has been scheduled for Friday, April 26 at 4 p.m. at Bryan Hall Theatre on the WSU campus. For directions, please call 509-335-7696 or e-mail music@wsu.edu.
Jazz Piano Professor Brian Ward Assisted with
Grammy Award Winning CD
Trumpet Professor David Turnbull, Soloist with Award-Winning Brass Band
Chris Dickey, Instructor of Tuba and Euphonium, selected to teach in Argentina Fesitval
Jazz Big Band CD Zoot Suit Reviewed at All About Jazz
Faculty Search: Asst. Professor of Music
Composition, Theory, and Electronic Music
Now Accepting Applications
Matt Lanka showcased in
Jazziz Magazine
Dr. Brian Carter, New Instructor of Music, Voice, Vocal Literature.
Dr. Danh T. Pham, New Director of Bands and Coordinator of Instrumental Music Education.
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