Bachelor of Music in Music Education
The Music Education program at Nazareth prepares future teachers through the direct experience of teaching and performing, as well as intensive academic study. Liberal arts courses enrich and deepen the learning experience. Students have the opportunity to participate in workshops and conferences, and to teach pre-college students in the Community Music Program. The Department of Music adheres to the philosophy that to teach well, you must also perform well, so students are required to achieve a high level of musical artistry on their primary instrument. Through this combination of musicianship, academics, and pedagogy, Nazareth students are well-prepared to inspire the musicians of the future.
Program Highlights
- Music Education majors qualify for Birth-12 Certification in Music from the New York State Department of Education.
- Curriculum includes professional courses in instrumental, choral, and general music methods, as well as liberal arts courses, culminating in a Senior Experience that includes a Senior Recital and a Senior Comprehensive Examination.
- The student teaching experience serves as the experiential capstone for this program.
- Emphasis on practice-teaching experiences throughout the course sequence.
- Extensive collection of music teaching materials.
- Opportunity to participate in student chapters of The National Association for Music Education and The American Choral Directors Association, as well as the annual Music Education Mini-Conference.
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