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David Wolff, MMus (Music Education with Certification) 2012
DEGREE PROGRAMS  
 
 
 
 
 

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education has two distinct curricula: Choral Music Education and Instrumental Music Education.  This enables students to prepare for the field of teaching most compatible with their backgrounds and career goals. For more information on the Music Education Teacher Certification program go to the " Teacher Certification" page.

Students seeking a greater focus in performance - who still wish to teach in the elementary or secondary schools - should consider the Performance with Teacher Certification programs:

 

The requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education fall into two categories:

  1. Requirements related to course work include courses in instrumental or vocal performance, ensembles, conducting, musicology, music theory, piano, and general studies.

  2. Requirements related to teacher certification include acceptance into the Teacher Education Program
    (Professional Sequence Application) and completion of all applications, courses, directed teaching, and audits necessary for the K-12 Michigan Teacher's Certificate.

 

Choral Music Education

Instrumental Music Education

Core Curriculum

Information on Dual Degree Programs

 

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