Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Instrumental

Application Deadline for Fall 2026 - December 1, 2025

Designed for students who wish to teach instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Applicants should have an extensive background in at least one band or orchestral instrument, including private lessons and experience in bands or orchestras.

Dual Degree in Music Performance: The Dual Degree in Music Education and Performance is designed for those who wish to pursue additional performance studies while earning a bachelors degree in music education, and generally requires an additional year of study.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education requires a minimum of 130 credits: coursework is composed of 40 hours of performance and a minimum of 25-26 non-SMTD credits. SMTD coursework to include:

  • Private lessons
  • Music Education
  • Music Theory
  • Musicology
  • Ensemble participation
  • Piano
  • Conducting
  • Student teaching

Silent Advisor

Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.

Faculty


Kate Fitzpatrick

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs and Professor of Music

Marie McCarthy

Earl V. Moore Collegiate Professor of Music; Professor of Music Education

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