Education: Music Education K-12 (BME) Colorado Mesa University

Program Description

The Music Education K-12 degree provides students with the knowledge, skills, and musicianship to become successful music educators in their intended career path (instrumental, vocal/choral, elementary music). Based on area of specialization, a student will choose Option 1: Instrumental and Keyboard Focus, or Option 2: Vocal Focus. Within these options, students take specific courses appropriate to their specialization in literature, instrumental techniques, advanced conducting, and teaching special ensembles. In addition to instrumental methods and two instrumental techniques courses, vocal majors take two courses in diction and vocal pedagogy to strengthen their knowledge and skill in the vocal/choral area of specialization. Studies in music theory, history, literature, ensemble performance, and applied study give students a strong foundation on which to build a successful teaching career. Regardless of the student’s area of specialization, all music education majors take classes in beginning conducting and instrumental, choral, and elementary techniques to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career as a K-12 music educator. The combined skills and knowledge from these courses, in addition to the courses in the area of specialization, are applied during field experiences and the student teaching internship.

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