Music Education: Instrumental

TYPE: Major/Concentration
DEGREE: B.M.E.
DEPARTMENT: Music Department
LOCATION: On-Campus
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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.
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.
SPOTLIGHTS
Music Education: Instrumental Links
Music Education: Instrumental News
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