Program Recognition
•Successful completion leads to full certification to teach music in all grades (Pre-K–12) in Rhode Island
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
•Highest level of teacher preparation with a wide variety of field experiences
Training
•Curriculum combines a primary instrument, musicianship and history coursework, K-12 teaching methods, and clinical experiences in public school classrooms
•Culminates in a full semester of student teaching
•Private applied lessons taught by some of New England's finest performer/teachers
•Low student-to-teacher ratio in all music classes allows one-on-one mentoring
Performance & Productions
•Extensive participation in chamber and concert performing ensembles, including RIC Chorus, RIC Symphony Orchestra, and RIC Wind Ensemble
Location
•Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts in Providence, 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston, and 3 hours from NYC
