About Washburn University

Washburn University is a liberal-arts college of approximately 7,300 students, situated in the heart of Topeka, the State Capital. In the Music Department, we offer degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, Bachelor of Arts in Music, and several specialized minors, including Jazz Studies.   More.

Our music department admission and scholarship dates are Saturday, February 2, 2008 and Saturday, February 9, 2008. If you missed these dates, please call 785.670.1515 to secure an audition time.  

News and Announcements

• Congratulations to Juan Rodriguez for winning a spot in the Honors Rectial. He will perform the Bohme Concerto.
• Congratulations to Jakub Rostik, a freshman trumpet student, he played beautifully at the 2008 National Trumpet Competition in the solo college division! Congrats to Raquel Rodriquez, WU trumpet instructor, who advanced to the finals in the the 19th Century Cornet Historical Division. She performed the Sachse Concertino with the Federal City Brass Band in the Encore Concert, she received runner-up in the competition.

Upcoming Events:

• 05.08.08-Jazz Bands Concert, WCH 7:30pm.
• 05.07.08-WU Bands Concert, WCH 7:30pm.
• 05.01.08-Orchestra Concert, WCH 7:30pm.
• 04.17.08-State Large Ensemble Festival, all day.
• 04.06.08-Honors Recital, WCH 3:00pm.
• 04.04.08-Jazz Festival, WU, all day.
• 03.25.08-Boston Brass Masterclass and short concert, White Concert Hall, 5pm.
• 03.01.08-WU Symphony Orchestra will perform at KMEA, 11:30am.
• 03.01.08-WU Faculty Brass Trio will perform at the KMEA convention, Century II, Room 203, 9:25am.
• 02.29.08-WU Wind Ensemble at the SW CBDNA Conference, UMKC, 2pm.