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Performance Guitar

If your passion is to play the guitar or the bass guitar we offer both a BM and MM in music performance. You will receive intensive training, master classes, applied guitar lessons as well as taking part in required ensemble performances throughout the academic year. You can also study the guitar as your main musical instrument under any of our other music concentrations or even pursue a music minor or dual major alongside the career of your choice.

Our faculty members are attentive to each musician's needs and will provide the necessary training and mentorship to prepare your for a successful career in music.

The Bachelor of Music music education program results in a professional degree that prepares students for licensure to teach music in public schools within the State of Illinois. Earning a BM in music education qualifies graduates to teach both vocal and instrumental music in grades K-12. With the help of our advisors, you will be guided throughout all four years of study to achieve your dreams of teaching music.

You can move on to receive an advanced degree in music education with our Master of Music program. Intended for students who hold a B.M. in music education and current music teachers who wish to obtain higher professional credentials, the M.M. music education program also prepares students who are on the path to pursuing doctoral studies in music, education or music education. At SIU, we encourage critical thinking in the study of music teaching methods along with extensive performance training.