MUSIC EDUCATION
A degree in Music Education equips you to be licensed to teach music in K-12 schools. You can open the world of music to students of all ages, helping them learn the fundamentals of music creation for instruments and voice along with cultural knowledge like music history.
Combine your unique talent and passion with real-world career skills.
You may enjoy this major if you:
▶ Enjoy helping others learn
▶ Desire to share your love of music with youth and/or adults
▶ Are a strong communicator and critical thinker
▶ Care about people patiently and with empathy
▶ Are not afraid to stand in front of people and share your thoughts
From your very first semester, you will be involved in your major through classwork and classroom experiences and will find yourself in a community of musicians where you can shine.
Coursework is vigorous. Your classes will equip you in:
▶ Music theory
▶ Instrumental, vocal and general music teaching methods
▶ Classroom management
▶ Curriculum and assessment
professional outcomes
A Bachelor of Music in Music Education allows you to pursue classroom teaching, community teaching and leadership, and other arts and culture roles.
▶ Music teacher K-12
▶ Community or church music leadership
▶ Choirmasters and conductors
▶ Private instructor/vocal & instrumental
▶ Music historian
▶ Musical performer
▶ Graduate programs in any music discipline
There are a variety of opportunities and resources available to CSU Music
Education
students.
The School of Music (SOM) works closely with other performing arts departments and the greater community to offer you unique and rewarding experiences. You will have the chance to perform through ensembles and participate in music education conferences. Your instructors are proven musicians (Cleveland Orchestra, recording artists and engineers, and awarded scholars) and experienced K-12 educators.
You will start building your professional network from the very first day as you work with area music educators during classroom experiences including a full semester of student teaching.
The SOM also offers talent-based music scholarships to qualified in-coming first-year students, transfer students and current students regardless of major in return for participation in formal School of Music ensembles. opportunities