Program Recognition
•Bullet: NASM accredited since 1986 (National Association of Schools of Music)
•Bullet: Teacher education program approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
Training
•Bullet: Prepares you to teach vocal or instrumental music in grades K-12
•Bullet: Four levels of classroom practicum experience culminating in full-time student teaching
•Bullet: Coursework in conducting, music methods, world cultures, and music theory
•Bullet: Half Senior Recital milestone
•Bullet: The specialization requires separate woodwind, brass, percussion, and string techniques courses plus Advanced Conducting
•Bullet: Elementary and secondary field experiences culminate in orchestration and distinct instrumental student-teaching placements
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Large and small ensembles including Northwestern Choir, Symphonic Band, UNW Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and chamber ensembles
•Bullet: Solo performance opportunities on campus and on local and international tours
•Bullet: Annual Concerto-Aria Competition
•Bullet: Proximity to world-class ensembles in Minneapolis and St. Paul
