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The Music Education (BM) - Instrumental Music Education (K-12) degree provides skilled musicians the opportunity to develop expertise in the classroom, ensemble and private studio in preparation for careers and state certification as public music school teachers and directors.
Classes in the Music Education program include the Hayes School of Music’s core curriculum: private instrument/voice study, ensemble participation, music theory and aural skills, 音乐的历史, world music and other musicianship classes.
另外, students study specific techniques for 教学 elementary and secondary music students, as well as general education theory. These courses are taught through Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education. 课程 include theoretical, practical and observational approaches. Successful completion of the degree leads to K-12 certification. This degree’s capstone experiences are a performance recital and a semester of off-campus student 教学.
After Graduation
Music Education graduates from the Hayes School of Music enjoy a nearly 100% employment record, including positions throughout North Carolina and the region.
Professional Licensure
This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. Appalachian State University cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.
If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements and licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@whosyourgirlfriend.com or 828-262-7559.
未成年人
Engagement Outside the Classroom
- National Association for Music Education (student chapter)
- College Music Society (student chapter)
- Music service fraternities: 的, Sigma Alpha Iota, Kappa Kappa Psi
- National Band Association (student chapter)
- American String Teachers Association (student chapter)
Global Learning
Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures and 教学 them how to live and interact in a global society.
All Hayes School of Music students take MUS 2018 World Music as a requirement within their degree 项目. 另外, Music students are eligible to participate in international 项目, including recent course-related activities in Ireland, South Africa and Cuba.
Admission Requirements
所有的学生 必须试镜 to be accepted into the Hayes School of Music. 所有的学生 wishing to enter the Music Education program will be required to attend a departmental meeting on the day of the audition.
Why Appalachian?
- The Hayes School of Music prepares young musicians for professional lives as performers, 作曲家, music educators, music therapists, conductors and music industry professionals, ensuring the next generation of musical leadership for the state, region and nation.
- With employment and graduate school placement record of nearly 100 percent, our students typically move into professional music careers, including performing, 教学, clinical work, research and business, as well as other career fields that value collaboration, logical reasoning and creative thinking.
- The Hayes School of Music engages the local and regional community with more than 190 concerts each year, giving students valuable performance experience.
- Appalachian has been training quality educators for more than 100 years and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
位置
Boone campus only
联系人
Dr. 丽莎跑
Program Coordinator
runnerla@whosyourgirlfriend.com
828-262-8051