Music Education: Instrumental

Interested in Music Education: Instrumental/General? Select the Music major when you apply.

Your music teachers impacted your life. Make a difference in the lives of young musicians. Change the world.

Our long-standing reputation for training highly-qualified music educators is evidenced by our near-100% job placement rate and the quality of music programs led by our alumni. Be a part of excellence.   

Two degree programs are offered: Instrumental/General and Choral/General.

Visit the Music Department website for audition information, performance opportunities and faculty bios.

With a Music Education major, you will earn a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Certification for licensure requires completion of the Instruction minor/required teacher certification coursework, and one semester of student teaching.

If you currently hold a degree and are interested in teaching, UW-Superior offers licensure programs that apply your prior coursework. For more information, contact admissions@uwsuper.edu.

While our programs are designed to align with Wisconsin state licensure requirements, many students apply for licenses in other states, such as Michigan and Minnesota. Students are encouraged to check with their state’s Department of Education to determine if there are additional requirements.

Program Outcomes

Through a major in music education at UW-Superior, you will:

• Be involved in hands-on teaching of young musicians.
• Guest conduct college ensembles.
• Perform a wide variety of music on your major instrument or voice.
• Receive one-on-one lessons and learn advanced teaching techniques.
• Perform in advanced music ensembles.

Career Opportunities

Studying music education will allow you to become a licensed music educator, and a strong performer. Musicians with a degree in music education are prepared for a career as a:

• Choir director
• Band director
• Orchestra director
• General music teacher
• Private music instructor

Did You Know?

• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available for qualified UW-Superior music students.
• UW-Superior's music program is the most affordable in the area and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
• Our award-winning faculty teach all applied lessons and have been featured performers with many musical organizations including the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Minnesota Opera.
• Facilities include a recital hall, over 20 general practice rooms, percussion practice rooms, organ practice rooms, and a MIDI lab.
• Students have numerous performance opportunities both on-campus and throughout the artistically vibrant Twin Ports area.
• UW-Superior's music ensembles tour internationally every two years.