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BM Music Education at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Education is directed to those who intend to become professional musicians and music educators. The B.M. in Music Education offers both instrumental and choral/general tracks, in which students gain classroom experience through extensive, field-based teaching opportunities.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Music Theory, Aural Skills, Class Piano, and Music History core sequences, Music Education Methods, Secondary Instrumental Methods, Private Weekly Instrumental or Vocal Lessons, Ensemble Participation, Education, Human Development Coursework Concentration. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; MATH113 Contemporary Mathematics (or higher); MUED179 Freshman Seminar in Music Education; MUSC195 Foundations of Music Theory; MUSC174 Directing School Choirs; MUSC470 Marching Band.

Career pathways

Career options: K-12 Public School Music Instructor (General, Choral, Orchestral and Band), Band, Orchestra or Choral Director, Arts Administrator, Clinician, Community Music School Teacher or Director, Musical Theatre Director.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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