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The conservatory’s Bachelor of Music in Music Education offers two pathways: Choral-Vocal Music Education and Instrumental Music Education. In addition to the University General Education (GE) Graduation requirements, Music Education majors complete 132 units of music (i.e., music history, music theory, ensembles, and private lessons) and music education specialization coursework.

Music Education Coursework

Music education courses celebrate the traditions of band, orchestra, choir, and general music as well as embrace more contemporary and progressive educational approaches that include, but are not limited to, digital music making, mariachi, pop/rock ensembles, and hip hop.

Select a pathway to learn more about our coursework:

Choral-Vocal Music Education Specialization

Instrument Methods

  • MUS 125B: Woodwinds
  • MUS 125C: Brass
  • MUS 125D: Percussion
  • MUS 125E: Strings
  • MUS 125F: Digital and Electronic Instruments
  • MUS 125H: Voice

Musicianship and Rehearsal Skills

  • MUS 273A: Diction for Singers
  • MUS 325A: Special Topics—Conducting for Music Educators—Choral
  • MUS 430A: Choral Ensemble Lab
  • MUS 430B: Instrumental Ensemble Lab
  • MUS 440D: Practical Piano for Music Education Majors
  • MUS 422: Advanced Choral Conducting
  • MUS 484: Arranging

Pedagogical Applications

  • MUS 387: General Music Approaches and Literature I
  • MUS 388: General Music Approaches and Literature II
  • MUS 487: Emerging Practices in Music Education I
  • MUS 488: Emerging Practices in Music Education II
  • MUS 382A: Choral Methods and Literature I
  • MUS 482A: Choral Methods and Literature II

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Instrumental Music Education Specialization

Instrument Methods

  • MUS 125B: Woodwinds
  • MUS 125C: Brass
  • MUS 125D: Percussion
  • MUS 125E: Strings
  • MUS 125F: Digital and Electronic Instruments
  • MUS 125H: Voice

Musicianship and Rehearsal Skills

  • MUS 325B: Special Topics—Conducting for Music Educators—Instrumental
  • MUS 425: Advanced Instrumental Conducting
  • MUS 430A: Choral Ensemble Lab
  • MUS 430B: Instrumental Ensemble Lab
  • MUS 484: Arranging

Pedagogical Applications

  • MUS 387: General Music Approaches and Literature I
  • MUS 388: General Music Approaches and Literature II
  • MUS 487: Emerging Practices in Music Education I
  • MUS 488: Emerging Practices in Music Education II
  • MUS 382B: Instrumental Methods and Literature I
  • MUS 482B: Instrumental Methods and Literature II

Specialized Ensembles

  • MUS 321: Marching Band Techniques
  • MUS 322: Beginning Jazz Techniques

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