Program Recognition
•Bullet: Music Education is a Bachelor of Arts in the School of Arts and Humanities, designed for K-12 music teaching licensure within Milligan's Christ-centered community
Training
•Bullet: Curriculum combines music theory, conducting, performance techniques, and instructional methods
•Bullet: Classroom observations and hands-on teaching begin early and culminate in a semester-long student teaching placement
•Bullet: Small class sizes and personal mentorship from experienced faculty
•Bullet: Instrumental educators can develop leadership in Orchestra, String Quartet, Civic Band, and Johnson City Symphony Orchestra settings.
•Bullet: The instrumental route combines conducting, performance techniques, instructional methods, and early classroom observation.
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Choral and instrumental performance opportunities including choirs, orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo recitals
•Bullet: Ensembles include Concert Choir, Women's Chorale, the Milligan Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, and Johnson City Community Concert Band
Professional Development
•Bullet: Active student chapter of NAfME (National Association for Music Education)
•Bullet: Graduates teach at all levels of music education and pursue advanced study
Facilities
•Bullet: Practice rooms, rehearsal spaces, performance halls, and a music technology lab
•Bullet: Seeger Memorial Chapel houses the Mary B. Martin Auditorium, seating 1,145, and the George O. Walker Auditorium, seating 125
