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Music Education

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Concordia College

Program Overview

Develop a solid foundation in music while also having the benefit of a liberal arts education. Both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education lead to certification to teach in public schools. The music education faculty feels strongly that offering both the B.M. and B.A. degrees allows for students to choose the path that is the best personal fit for their interests.Both music education degrees are considered professional degree programs and require an audition.While earning a Bachelor of Music degree, about two-thirds of your coursework will be in music. Students in the degree program have more time dedicated to weekly lessons as well as a recital component in their senior year.

Program Key Stats

$28400
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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

This major prepares students to be recommended by the Concordia College department of education for Minnesota licensure to teach music in grades K-12. To be eligible to complete this major, the student must be admitted to the teacher education program. (See education pages for program information, requirements and course descriptions.)The requirements for a major in music education leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 42 credits (instrumental emphasis) or 50 credits (vocal emphasis) in music, plus 20 private instruction credits and ensemble participation, and 39 credits in education (instrumental emphasis) or 35 credits (vocal emphasis)

Career Options

  • Church music minister
  • Choreographer
  • Music manager
  • Private music or instrument teacher
  • Music librarian
  • Music therapist
  • Music historian
  • Conductor

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