Bachelor of Music Education (BME), Music Education: Vocal/Choral

Program Overview

The program focuses on developing musical artistry, pedagogical skills, and professional knowledge, and offers over 100 hours of hands-on experience to prepare students for real-world teaching. Graduates are eligible to teach K-12 vocal/choral music and may pursue careers as music teachers, music directors, composers, or musicians/singers.

Program Outline

Bachelor of Music Education (BME), Music Education: Vocal/Choral - Anderson University

Degree Overview:

The Music Education: Vocal/Choral program at Anderson University prepares you to become a proficient music educator, capable of composing, performing, and leading music in your community while inspiring students in their musical education pursuits.

• Semester 2:
Music Theory II, Aural Skills II, Music History II, Music Appreciation, Keyboard Skills, Applied Music Instruction, Vocal Literature, Choral Union (optional)
• Semester 3:
Music Theory III, Aural Skills III, Conducting I, Instrumental Techniques, Applied Music Instruction, Choral Conducting, Choral Union
• Semester 4:
Music Theory IV, Aural Skills IV, Conducting II, Literature and History of Choral Music, Applied Music Instruction, Choral Conducting, Choral Union
• Semester 5:
Form and Analysis, Orchestration, Music Education Methods, Instrumental Literature, Choral Pedagogy, Applied Music Instruction, Choral Methods, Choral Ensembles, Public School Music Observation
• Semester 6:
Capstone Project, History of Music Technology, Music in the Global Society, Music and Culture, Applied Music Instruction, Choral Ensembles, Choir

Other:

• The program offers over 100 hours of hands-on experience to prepare you for real-world teaching.
• You will be trained by outstanding faculty with national reputations.
• You can complete the program in four years (8 semesters).
• You can start the program in the fall (August) or spring (January) semesters.
• You will be eligible to teach K-12 vocal/choral music upon completion of the program.
• You can also use the degree as a springboard for continued study in graduate school.
• The program prepares you for a career as a music teacher, music director, composer, sound engineer or technician, music therapist, or musician/singer.
• The program focuses on developing your musical artistry, pedagogical skills, and professional knowledge.