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Music Education

At SIU, our music education program offers a solid foundation to become highly qualified professional music teachers. We offer both a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in music education so that you can obtain the highest professional credentials all at SIU.

Students of our music education program achieve excellence in both academics and performance through the carefully devised curriculum in both the undergraduate and graduate courses of study. Our faculty members focus on your specific career goals in music education to prepare you to take on the challenge of providing a positive musical experience for children, schools and communities.

The specialization in music education focuses on music literacy and the role music plays in the emotional and intellectual development of school-age children.

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 easily 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.