俄亥俄州立大学

The music education program prepares outstanding musicians for careers as school music teachers by building a strong musical foundation through private lessons, participation in ensembles, and course work in music theory and history, aural training and more. For the music-teaching specialist, additional classes are offered in conducting, in-depth study of instrumental or vocal teaching methods, selecting repertoire for school ensembles, and preparing for life as a music teacher. The program culminates with a student teaching experience in one of the many excellent music programs in the Columbus area, which offers urban, rural and suburban settings.

Program objectives

Students majoring in music education will achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Sufficient knowledge and skills to work as leaders and collaborators who solve musical problems
• Rehearsal and conducting skills appropriate to the particular music concentration
• The ability to use technologies current to their area of specialization
• Abilities in aural, verbal, and visual analysis
• The ability to create accurate and musically expressive performances with various types of ensemble and classroom performing groups
• Skills in arranging, composition, and improvisation to meet the needs and ability levels of individuals, school performing groups, and classroom situations
• Functional performance abilities in voice, keyboard, and instruments appropriate to the student’s teaching specialization
• The ability to apply analytical and historical knowledge to curriculum development, lesson planning, and daily classroom and performance activities
• The ability to use at least one instrument as a teaching tool
• The ability to transpose, improvise, or provide basic accompaniments
• Growth in artistry, technical skills, collaborative competence and knowledge of repertory through regular ensemble participation

Possible careers

Music educators have teaching careers available in preschools through high schools, adult learning centers and private studios. Students who wish to teach music education at the college level should teach music in grades K–12 for at least three years. Graduate study in music education is also required for college teaching positions.