Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education

The Bachelor of Music degree was added around 1954 with the Music Education program as one of its offerings. Music education had been offered before under the B.A. program, but was expanded under the B.M. degree.

This degree is intended for the student who desires to pursue a career in teaching elementary, junior high or high school music. The preparational emphasis includes the general core of music courses, the acquisition of performance skills in a major performing medium, and rehearsal, conducting, and musical interpretive skills necessary to work as a music leader in an educational context. These goals are achieved through private lessons, formal and informal recitals, large and small ensembles, basic and advanced conducting, instrumental and choral literature courses, and music education workshops in woodwinds, brass, percussion, stringed instruments, and in music drama. Ensemble student conductor positions, teaching assistantships, student observation and student teaching provide opportunities for "hands on" experience.