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Music Education, B.M.

Prepare for a Career as a Music Teacher

Students completing this degree have found employment in:

Teach music at the K-12 level

Become a band leader

Direct and conduct choral ensembles

Lead professional music organizations

Learn To

Demonstrate best teaching practices

Demonstrate leadership through service to the community, the classroom and professional organizations

Engage in partnerships with PK-12 cooperating music educators

Participate in outreach projects with community organizations serving PK-12 learners

Music Education, B.M. Program Overview

Vigorous Preparation in Music and Teaching

Our degree is designed to help you pursue your passion for teaching music in a public or private school setting. You will study instrumental, vocal and general music pedagogy for grades kindergarten through 12, while gaining background in music theory, history, conducting and performance. Applied learning experience prepares you for your teaching career and qualifies you for the North Carolina Class A teaching license.

Learn from Expert Faculty

Your classes are taught by internationally recognized artists and teachers. Individual attention is the hallmark of our music program. Faculty will work closely with you to obtain the highest level of musicianship, creativity and scholarship. Your learning experiences include extensive performance opportunities.

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Sample Courses in a Music Education Major

Sample Courses
MUS 284 Foundations of Music Education
MUS/MUSL 326/373/377 General, Instrumental, Choral Music Methods and Field Experience
MUS 331 Measurement and Evaluation in Music Education
MUS 320 Pedagogy for Beginning Instrumentalists
EDN 200 Teacher, School and Society
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How Do I Major in Music Education?

  • Gain admission to the university (based on academic records and related documents)
  • Audition successfully in the major performance area (instrument or voice)

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