南伊利诺斯大学艾德华兹维尔分校

Faculty in the Department of Music believe students in undergraduate academic programs in music should receive a comprehensive musical background that includes cultural knowledge through the general education program, individual performance, ensemble performance, scholarly studies in music theory and history/literature, and where applicable, teacher education courses. The intent is to develop skilled and informed musicians, able scholars, and excellent and enthusiastic teachers.

The Bachelor of Music curriculum prepares students for professional careers and advanced graduate study in music performance and music education. The Bachelor of Arts, designed for students who wish to specialize in music within a liberal arts curriculum, may serve as the foundation for advanced studies in music.

A full calendar of concerts and recitals by guest artists, faculty and students offer an excellent and diverse program of cultural events for the enjoyment of the University community and residents of the metropolitan area.

The Bachelor of Music with a specialization in music education broadens and strengthens students’ musicianship while preparing them to teach in America’s public and private schools. This comprehensive, rigorous program provides knowledge, skills and experiences that help students understand teaching, learning and assessment thoroughly, while enabling them to design appropriate experiences for learners at any level of music instruction. Students complete this program as skilled and informed musicians, able scholars and competent and enthusiastic teachers prepared for a professional career or graduate study.

A specialization in music education typically leads to teaching music in public or private schools, in small-group settings, or in a private studio. However, students with this specialization also play professionally in symphony or studio orchestras and jazz groups; compose and arrange music; and perform recitals or in choruses, operas, oratorios and musical theater. Additional opportunities exist in music publishing, music management and sales, music criticism, music librarianship and private studio teaching.