Who We Are
A place where music makes a difference in your learning and your life.
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The arts have been part of Western Carolina University's curriculum dating back to its founding. Jackson County has a rich arts heritage and our founder, Robert Lee Madison, wished to provide a place where students would have a place to explore and develop their artistic abilities. In 1890 the Music and Arts Department was formed and was the first of its kind west of Asheville. The first college band was established in 1935 with approximately 50 members and no experience necessary. The university continued to demonstrate its commitment to the arts through the years and following WWII began offering two concentrations for music education: general and instrumental.
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We want you to become part of this rich history. |
Ensembles are open to all students across campus, so there is a place for everyone in one of these ensembles.
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