Training
•Choral emphasis adds Vocal Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Improvisation Workshop, and Advanced Choral Conducting
•Choral Music Methods coursework prepares candidates to teach junior and senior high school choir
•Certified to teach all areas of music (choral, instrumental, and elementary general music) for grades K-12
•Student teaching is completed as a full-semester, 12-credit internship in the fourth year
Performance & Productions
•50+ concerts, recitals, and musical events hosted annually
•Two performance venues in Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts: the in-the-round Webb Theatre and the 725-seat Walter Theatre
•Ensembles include Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Jam Band, and Jazz Band
Professional Development
•Music education majors achieve a 100% job-placement rate after graduation
•Graduates pursue careers as band, choir, orchestra, and general music directors
•Faculty of active professional musicians provide mentorship and professional networking
