Bachelor's Degree in Music Education with Concentration in Band

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Degree: Bachelor of Music
Major: Music Education
Concentration: Band
Hours: 105-110 (Not including teacher certification hours)

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On-Campus

Music Education Degree Overview

The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ offers a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education with a concentration in band, and is designed to help you become a top notch music educator. You will also take 21 hours of education courses and participate in a student teaching program. After you complete the music and education program requirements, you can pursue teacher certification.

The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and immerses you in the cultural study of music, composition, performance techniques, education, history and more. Here, you can sing in a chorus, go to a live performance, compose an original piece, enjoy music of various genres and play your instruments, all while refining your natural gifts and talents.

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Music Education Courses You May Take

Marching Band: A performing ensemble of music and specially-designed shows written for marching band. Open to any student who can qualify.

Symphonic Band: Performance of symphonic wind ensemble and band repertoire. Audition required for admittance.

World Music: A study of music of the world cultures.

Music History I: A survey of the literature and styles of music from its beginnings to the Baroque Era.

Recital Attendance: Attendance at scheduled recitals and concerts as prescribed by the Department of Music. Successful completion of six semesters required for graduation. Course offered on a pass/fail basis and may be taken multiple times.

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Career Paths for Music Education

As a music education major, you have many options open to you upon graduation, depending on the areas in which you network and perform during your studies. We highly recommend further graduate and even postgraduate study to take you to the heights of your career. Music education majors may be certified as all-level Texas music teachers through our Department of Curriculum and Instruction.