The Washburn University Department of Music is proud of its thriving musical life. Here, students are trained for careers as music professionals in education, performance, and various related venues. Also, the faculty and students in the Department of Music present close to 100 programs annually at little or no cost to the community, providing outstanding musical experiences available to everyone. Friends of Washburn Music, a group open to all supporters of music, strives to bring the Washburn community and the Topeka community together through its exceptional musical events. The mission of the Friends of Washburn Music is to support and enhance the study of music at Washburn University by raising funds, fostering appreciation of music, and enhancing the image of the Department of Music in the community by encouraging attendance at all university music performances.

If you would like to submit an alumni news item or join our Friends of Washburn Music mailing list please send your information to:

Dr. Ann Marie Snook
Chair, Music Deptpartment
Friends of Washburn University Music, Chair
785.670.1522
annmarie.snook@washburn.edu

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The ƒriends of Washburn Music formed in early 2006 by a group of faculty, alumni, and friends at the invitation of Chair of the Music Department, Dr. Ann Marie Snook. From this small beginning, the membership has grown to a large and vibrant entity dedicated to serving the School of Music.

The mission of the ƒriends of Washburn Music is to support and enhance the study of music at Washburn University by raising funds, fostering appreciation of music, and enhancing the image of the Department of Music in the community by encouraging attendance at all university music performances

Our goals:

· To create an influential presence for promoting music as an important academic discipline as well as a cultural resource in the university community.

· To promote the recognition and appreciation of the Department of Music through increased public visibility, publicity, publications and performances.

· To provide additional resources for enhancing the ability of the Department of Music to teach, perform and create.

· To serve as a network for the encouragement of prospective students to attend Washburn University as a music major, minor or participant.

· To create an organization which will allow friends and alumni of the Washburn Department of Music to support its programs and objectives.

 

All alumni and friends interested in the continued success of the Music Department are invited to join. Click here to Join Us

Membership Levels:

$5,000 .................................Maestro

$1,000 .................................Composer

$500 ....................................Virtuoso

$250 ....................................Prodigy

$100 ....................................Principal

$50 ......................................Soloist

$25 ......................................Friend

To join, send a check along with your name, address, phones, and email address to:

ƒriends of Washburn Music
Washburn Endowment Association
1700 SW College
Topeka, KS 66621

(785) 670-1522

The ƒriends of Washburn Music is a non-profit organization and all membership contributions are fully tax deductible.

Send Contact Info

Dr. Ann Marie Snook
Assistant Professor of Music
Friends of Washburn University Music, Chair
785.670.1522
annmarie.snook@washburn.edu