Program Recognition
•Aaron Copland School of Music — named after the legendary American composer
•Faculty also teach at Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music
•Coordinated with the Queens College School of Education
Training
•Conservatory-style grounding in performance plus music pedagogy and teaching methods
•Individual lessons on principal instrument for six semesters
•Required courses in musicianship, music theory, and music history
Career Outcomes
•Leads to New York State Initial Teacher Certification in Music PreK-12
•One semester of full-time student teaching, prioritizing schools with strong music programs
•Prepares graduates to teach in public and private elementary and secondary schools
Degree Flexibility
•Five-year option combining BMus Performance with Music Education certification
•Macaulay Honors College pathway covers all tuition for in-state students
