The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Education is directed to those who intend to become professional musicians and music educators. The B.M. in Music Education offers both instrumental and choral/general tracks, in which students gain classroom experience through extensive, field-based teaching opportunities. This program is designed specifically to provide professional training and certification for those intending to teach music in elementary or secondary schools in a public school system. The music education major may be personalized through service-learning programs, summer research, independent study and the pursuit of a senior thesis or capstone experience.
Students within the music education major are held to a rigorous standard of musical proficiency, similar to that of students in the applied music major, with hour-long weekly lessons throughout their undergraduate career. This major provides effective preparation for immediate employment within a public school system or for further graduate study in music. Graduates of the music education program have also been successful securing employment in private schools, music studios and community music schools.
AREAS OF STUDY
Music Theory, Aural Skills, Class Piano, and Music History core sequences
Music Education Methods
Secondary Instrumental Methods
Private Weekly Instrumental or Vocal Lessons
Ensemble Participation
Education, Human Development Coursework Concentration
CAREER OPTIONS
K-12 Public School Music Instructor (General, Choral, Orchestral and Band)
Band, Orchestra or Choral Director
Arts Administrator
Clinician
Community Music School Teacher or Director
Musical Theatre Director
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Music Education
Music Performance
Music History
Music Theory
Music Composition
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Delaware,
4 Kent Way,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
Auditions for entry into Fall 2024 will be held on campus at the Amy E. DuPont Music Building on the following dates: January 24, 25, 26; Graduate only: Saturday, January 27
Applicants who cannot attend in-person have the option to submit a pre-recorded video audition using an audition request form by January 15. The form will be accessible by email following the completion of the application.
Undergraduate and graduate applications must submit all materials, including audition videos no later than January 15 for scholarship, or funding consideration.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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