Music Teaching - Alabama A & M University

Music Teaching from Alabama A & M University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Objectives The Music Program at Alabama A&M University provides opportunities, which assist individuals in meeting aesthetic, social, intellectual and professional needs and interests, in line with the general objectives of the University. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded to music majors in teaching and non-teaching concentrations. The program will: 1. Provide a course of study whereby a student may receive a major in music education or music with a concentration in business or music with a concentration in performance, with the necessary subject matter competencies and skills to teach music subjects, direct choral and/or instrumental groups, perform, become knowledgeable about music business practices and generally become an effective musician. 2. Provide training in music theory, applied music , music history and literature, and in music teaching techniques for the preparation of regular classroom teachers who can guide music activities in a selfcontained elementary and/or secondary level classroom as well as in a private studio setting. 3. Foster growth in musical understanding through intelligent and expressive performances, musical creativity, discriminative listening, increased knowledge of musical structure, and music reading. 4. Develop an interest and growing appreciation for the best in music through active participation in choral and instrumental ensembles. 5. Act as a service agency to other departments and schools within the University and to adjacent communities. 6. Increase the musical interest and capability of teachers, students and individuals in the community through the offering of special lectures, workshops, clinics, and similar endeavors. PROGRAM OFFERINGS The Program in Music Education leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in music with teaching and nonteaching concentrations. There is an emphasis in instrumental or vocal/choral music regardless of the option. Depending upon the concentration the student must prepare a senior recital or fulfill other requirements that are stated in this bulletin under the respective program curricula. Either choice necessitates the completion of a senior recital and other requirements that are stated in this bulletin under the respective program curricula. The student is also admonished to check with their advisor concerning course requirements. View more details on Alabama A & M University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.