Bachelor of Music Education - Winds and Percussion in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) program prepares undergraduates for careers teaching music in K-12 schools, supported by our experienced faculty and comprehensive teacher training approach. Through this rigorous curriculum, you'll develop both as a skilled performer (B.M.E. students participate in the same lessons and ensembles as performance majors) and as a reflective educator prepared to work in diverse learning environments. This intensive program primarily serves those focused on music careers, though pursuing a dual degree in music education (B.M.E.) and performance (B.M.) is achievable with just one extra semester (totaling four-and-a-half years) as both degrees are completed concurrently. The dual degree option particularly benefits students wanting maximum performance opportunities at the University of Maryland, involving eight semesters of coursework, private lessons, and ensembles, followed by a ninth semester dedicated to full-time student teaching.

Our distinguished faculty includes performers from renowned ensembles like the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic, and Washington National Opera Orchestra. Students enjoy regular masterclasses with visiting artists such as Robert Atherholt, Mark Nuccio, Adam Unsworth, Pius Cheng, and the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet.

We offer exceptional chamber music training, with students receiving direct faculty mentorship and numerous community performance opportunities. Our program regularly hosts guest artists and clinicians who share diverse perspectives on chamber music performance. We offer exceptional chamber music training, with students receiving direct faculty mentorship and numerous community performance opportunities. Our program regularly hosts guest artists and clinicians who share diverse perspectives on chamber music performance.