Program Recognition
•Bullet: Instrumental Music Education prepares future K-12 band, orchestra, and instrumental music teachers through the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education.
Training
•Bullet: Build musicianship and teaching skill through instrumental study, conducting, pedagogy, music coursework, classroom observation, lesson planning, individual instruction, and teaching entire classes.
•Bullet: The concentration aligns with Louisiana teacher-certification expectations and includes the Praxis and Teacher Preparation Program milestones required for the profession.
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Ensembles, applied lessons, studio work, and supervised school experiences connect strong performance habits with practical classroom leadership.
Professional Development
•Bullet: A year-long teacher residency and preparation for K-12 certification support entry into band and orchestra teaching, continued study, and school-based music leadership.
