Program Recognition
•Bullet: Berklee calls itself "the world's largest independent music school and the premier institution for the study of today's music" (college.berklee.edu/voice)
•Bullet: The Hollywood Reporter ranked Berklee "number two among 20 schools" in its 2025 Top Music Schools in the World list (berklee.edu/berklee-now/news/hollywood-reporter-best-music-schools-2025)
•Bullet: Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education
Training
•Bullet: Earn PK-12 teacher licensure by the end of your music education training
•Bullet: Study established pedagogies (Orff, Kodály, music learning theory, Modern Band), conducting, and rehearsal techniques
•Bullet: Complete a semester-long student-teaching practicum in a public-school classroom under faculty and cooperating-teacher supervision
Professional Development
•Bullet: Prepares graduates to teach and lead music in PK-12 schools and beyond
Study Abroad
•Bullet: Study abroad at the Valencia, Spain campus (recommended during the 3rd-6th semester)