University of Wyoming. Dept. of Music.

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The University of Wyoming's first music lessons began in 1895 and were instructed by Mrs. LeRoy Grant, who taught the first two years without pay. The department began offering graduate recitals in 1903 and the University of Wyoming Glee Club and Mandolin Club formed in 1906. It was not until 1909 that the department began offering formal instruction with classes offered in organ, violin and other instruments. A band was formed in 1913 and an orchestra was added in 1914. The department offered both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. Undergraduate degrees included Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, while graduate programs included Master of Music and Performance Certificate in Music degrees.

From the description of University of Wyoming. Dept. of Music records, 1900-2009 (bulk 1925-1990) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 53043178

The University of Wyoming’s first music lessons began in 1895 and were instructed by Mrs. LeRoy Grant, who taught the first two years without pay. The department began offering graduate recitals in 1903 and the University of Wyoming Glee Club and Mandolin Club formed in 1906. It was not until 1909 that the department began offering formal instruction with classes offered in organ, violin and other instruments. A band was formed in 1913 and an orchestra was added in 1914. The department offered both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. Undergraduate degrees included Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, while graduate programs included Master of Music and Performance Certificate in Music degrees.

From the guide to the University of Wyoming. Dept. of Music records, 1900-2009 (bulk 1925-1990), (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

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creatorOf University of Wyoming. Dept. of Music. University of Wyoming. Dept. of Music records, 1900-2009 (bulk 1925-1990) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn University of Wyoming. Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. University of Wyoming. Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs records, 1902-2009 Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Allan Arthur Willman papers, 1929-1987 Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf University of Wyoming. Dept. of Music records, 1900-2009 (bulk 1925-1990) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn University of Wyoming, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs records, 1902-2009 Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Willman, Allan Arthur, 1909-1989. Allan Arthur Willman papers, 1929-1987. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Clark, Mary Slavens. Papers, 1903-1985 (bulk 1904-1908) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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