Student organizations

WSU music majors enjoy the fellowship and networks provided by professional organizations and music fraternities. The American Choral Directors Association and Music Educators National Conference attract student members, as do WSU chapters of Phi Mu Alpha, Mu Phi Epsilon and Delta Omicron. Each year, Pi Kappa Lambda, the national honorary music society, initiates a few outstanding WSU music students.

The purposes and objectives of Delta Omicron at WSU:

Purpose:

To create and foster fellowship through music
To give music students an opportunity to meet with one another and, by personal contact and exchange of ideas, to broaden the individual outlook
To strengthen a devotion and loyalty to Alma Mater
To develop character and leadership
To encourage the highest possible scholastic attainment, excellence of individual performance; and appreciation of good music
To give material aid to worthy students
To manifest interest in young musicians entering the professional world

Objectives:

To promote American music and musicians
To further the work of composers
To stimulate appreciation of good music at the community level
To advance high ethical standards of professional conduct in the musical world
To encourage understanding of the cultures of all nations
To do any and all things conducive to the service, betterment, and ultimate welfare of musicians

Prospective Member Eligibility:

Prospective member must be a music major or minor.
Prospective members must achieve a grade average of at least a B in music subjects and at least a C in other subjects the term immediately preceding membership.
Prospective members must have a good character with the potential for superior musicianship.
Prospective members must have completed at least the first term of their freshman year.

To view a comprehensive list of professional organization please click Professional Organizations for Musicians.