CURRICULUM

that inspires

"Our Bachelor of Arts in Music Education empowers passionate musicians to become innovative and effective educators, blending strong musicianship with industry knowledge, technology, and real teaching experience to prepare them for classrooms, studios, and entrepreneurial careers."

Erin Workman
Music Education Department Chair

Program Highlights:

-Students develop the skills and knowledge needed for careers in music education across a variety of settings, including K–12 classroom instruction, independent studio teaching, and online instructional models.
-General musicianship and instrumental proficiency serve as core areas of study, with opportunities to further grow as songwriters, producers, entrepreneurs, and business-minded music professionals.
-In addition to focused training in effective teaching practices, students gain a broad understanding of the music industry and music technology as essential tools for contemporary music instruction.
-As a pre-professional degree program, the BA in Music Education prepares students to pursue state-specific licensure or credentialing requirements, supported by a strong foundation of in-class instruction hours.
-This program supports students who are passionate about becoming impactful classroom music instructors, as well as those interested in teaching through entrepreneurial avenues or alongside other musical career paths.

Program PacingAudition Requirements

MUSIC EDUCATION AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Personal Statement of Interest (Required)
Submit a description of your personal interest in the field of music education and please
include responses to the following questions: (500-1500 words)
1. What motivates your desire to be a music educator? Please define what music education has
contributed to your musical and/or personal growth and development.
2. Describe how you feel your personal attributes, skills, knowledge, character strengths, etc.
will help you to be an effective music educator.
3. What areas of music education interest you the most and why? (i.e. specific grade/age(s)
you’re interested in teaching in a classroom setting, building a private lesson studio or school
as an entrepreneur, creating online curriculum or instructional content, etc.).
4. Include information regarding instrument proficiency, background in
bands/orchestra/choir/etc., and make sure to note if you have an interest in teaching in areas
outside of or in addition to musical instrument instruction (i.e. songwriting, music production,
music business).

Short Video Performance (Required)
Submit a live video of you performing any piece of your choosing on at least one primary
instrument (piano, guitar, or vocal preferred but alternate instrumentation is allowed). If
performing a vocal piece, accompaniment is required (acapella submissions will not be
accepted) – self-accompaniment, a separate accompanist or backing track permitted. The
video should demonstrate your musical ability and must show proficiency on the primary
instrument(s) selected. The use of auto-tune, AI, video or audio editing is not permitted – this
video should show your true skills in a “live” setting.