Program Overview

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Music Education: Instrumental

The Music Education: Instrumental program at Western Michigan University is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful music educators.

Program Overview

To be admitted into Western Michigan University's music education program, students must successfully complete the school's audition and testing program, held each November, January, and February.

Focus Areas

There are two focus areas for WMU's music education major:

• Choral or general emphasis
• Instrumental emphasis Each path leads to a degree and certification to teach music in K-12 public schools.

Beyond the Classroom

As a music education student at WMU, students will be required to devote a minimum of five days per week for one semester to intern teaching. They will be expected to gain experience in both the curricular and extra-curricular programs of the school in which they teach.

Professional Development Opportunities

Students can also gain valuable networking and professional development opportunities through student and community organizations, including:

• Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
• Sigma Alpha Iota
• National Association for Music Education
• Michigan School Band and Orchestra
• Vocal Music Associations

Career Outcomes

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in music education are working as:

• Composers
• Teachers
• Vocal coaches
• Directors Among the organizations they work for are:
  • Schools
  • Churches
  • Studios
  • Nonprofit arts organizations

Program Location

The program is offered in Kalamazoo.

Related Programs

Other programs of interest include:

• Elementary Education
• Multimedia Arts Technology—Music
• Music
• Music Composition
• Music Education: Choral/General
• Music: Jazz Studies
• Music Performance: Instrumental
• Music Performance: Keyboard
• Music Performance: Vocal
• Music Therapy
• Pre-Secondary Education
• Theatre: Music Theatre Performance