Bachelor of Music Education in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

Embark on a journey to become both a music educator and accomplished performer through our music education major. You'll study performance techniques, music theory, historical contexts, and pedagogical methods while specializing in Choral, General Music, or Instrumental concentrations. The program also provides K-12 teaching certification, enabling you to inspire young musicians immediately after graduation.

With a proven track record of developing exceptional music teachers, our program boasts a perfect job placement rate for graduates pursuing teaching careers.

At CMU, you'll connect with like-minded musicians through the School of Music Residential College, fostering meaningful relationships and valuable professional connections while living among fellow music enthusiasts.

Our cutting-edge 119,000-square-foot facility features premier resources including a 500-seat concert venue with a 61-rank Casavant organ, intimate 100-seat recital space, advanced digital audio labs, professional recording studios, and a comprehensive music research center.
As part of our music education program, you will:

Join distinguished alumni regularly honored by MSBOA for teaching excellence.
Our graduates teach in K-12 institutions nationwide and hold positions at prestigious organizations including the University of Oklahoma, Chicago Public Schools, Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Civic Youth Ensembles, Towson University, and Northwestern University.