Quick Facts
- Delivery: On Campus
- Credits: 102-123
- Comprehensive K-12 Training
- Specialized Focus in Instrumental Music
- Hands-On Experience
- Nearly 100% Career Placement Upon Graduation
This concentration prepares students to teach general music, band, and orchestra in K–12 schools.
Designed for students who are passionate about instrumental music, the curriculum includes coursework in education and instrumental methods, ensemble participation, conducting, and practical instrumental techniques.
Graduates go on to lead school bands, orchestras, and general music classrooms. Many pursue graduate studies, and nearly all begin fulfilling teaching careers upon graduation.
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Major in Music Education Teaching (BME) with a Vocal and General Concentration
This concentration is part of the music education teaching (BME) major in social studies and provides students with focused study in the specific area of vocal and general studies.
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