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