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Bachelor of Music in Music Education

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

California State University Sonoma

Program Overview

The music education concentration is a B.M. program that provides the skills necessary for teaching music in public or private schools in California. It is recommended for anyone planning a teaching career in music. The program consists of a core of basic music major requirements, plus specialized courses for prospective teachers of vocal, instrumental, and general music in elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. The core curriculum for music majors provides a thorough foundation in such essential skills as keyboard facility, theoretical understanding, aural perception, and analysis of a wide range of music literature.

Program Key Stats

$20743 (Annual cost)



94 %

Eligibility Criteria

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1200
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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete a high/secondary school curriculum which totals 12 years of primary-secondary education, and earn a graduation diploma or certificate, 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on the 4.0 grading scale, Official high school transcript (academic record), Test scores: TOEFL ibT of 61, IELTS of 6.0, SAT and ACT scores.

Career Options

  • Music Instructor
  • Lecturer
  • Teaching Artist
  • Performance Program Coordinator
  • Visiting Professor

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