Bachelor of Music - Music Education in Tucson United States | University of Arizona

Pursue a profession fueled by your passion for music while guiding and shaping future musicians. The Bachelor of Music in Music Education program equips students with the skills to become music educators, providing K-12 certification for instrumental, vocal, and general music instruction. Graduates earn credentials to teach music at all levels from kindergarten to high school, securing roles in elementary schools, secondary institutions, and colleges nationwide and internationally. By enhancing both performance abilities and teaching expertise, this degree also serves as a strong foundation for advanced graduate studies.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Students will attain the musical proficiency necessary for artistic performance in their primary instrument or voice.
Students will master musicianship skills and analytical techniques, including comprehension of musical structures, along with aural and visual interpretation. They'll apply this expertise in performance, research, teaching, composition, and improvisation.
Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of music history, repertoire, and styles. They'll learn to situate music within historical, cultural, stylistic, and social frameworks to enhance their teaching methods.
Students will gain expertise in contemporary K-12 music education content, teaching philosophies, instructional materials, technology integration, and curriculum design. They'll develop specialized teaching skills for general, instrumental, and vocal music education in various group settings.