Program Overview
The Bachelor of Music: Education program offers two specialties: Instrumental Music and Choral Music. Students are prepared to teach all areas of music (K-12), including General Music. The program emphasizes participatory, mentor-driven education, individualized instruction, and high academic standards. Graduates are eligible to apply for a Wisconsin teaching license in Music (K-12).
Program Outline
Outline:
The undergraduate music education major offers two options: a specialty in Instrumental Music and a specialty in Choral Music. Regardless of chosen specialty, the Degree Requirements prepare students to teach in all areas of Music (K-12) instruction including General Music. Upon completion of both the BM: Music Education and additional statutory and certification requirements, students may choose to apply for a Wisconsin teaching license in Music (K-12). Music Education is a program offered jointly by the School of Music and the School of Education. The Bachelor of Music: Education degree is conferred by the College of Letters & Science; teacher certification is earned through the School of Education.
Teaching:
Values and Educational Priorities
At the Mead Witter School of Music we teach by example, offering participatory, mentor-driven education; we provide individualized instruction and flexible curricula that encourage students to find their own musical pathways; we foster musical excellence and high academic standards; our faculty exhibit the best of their respective fields, are deeply engaged in artistic scholarship and research, and are committed to teaching at all levels; we whole-heartedly embrace the Wisconsin Idea; we have created a dynamic educational community, part of a large and vibrant research university within a city that values and supports the arts.
Careers:
Although these programs are designed with the goal of preparing teachers to work in K–12 schools, the programs also provide a good preparation for individuals seeking careers in continuing education or music education-related fields.
