Students who major in music education choose an emphasis in either choral or instrumental music. The curriculum provides a balanced program of applied music, theoretical studies, professional education studies, and field work experiences. Emphasis is upon contemporary music education with training and experiences designed to meet the varying needs of today's schools.
Music education students at Ohio University receive intense musical training on their chosen instrument or voice, and participate in the performing ensembles. They study music history, literature, theory, and conducting. Methods courses help students develop teaching skills in a variety of settings from marching, concert, and jazz bands, to elementary classroom and high school choral music. Students also learn about modern technology in education as they work in the school's keyboard, electronic music, and computer labs. Many music education students choose to serve as paid instructors in the Athens Community Music School, where they gain valuable experience teaching area children. As members of the active collegiate MENC chapter, students travel to music conventions and workshops where they participate in a variety of educational and social activities.
Students completing the undergraduate program receive the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with Ohio license to teach music K- 12. A reciprocity license contract with 30 additional states is currently in effect.
For additional information about the Bachelor of Music Education Degree, please contact:
Associate Director
School of Music
undergradmusic@ohio.edu