Music Education - Columbus State University

Music Education from Columbus State University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Bachelor of Music (BM) in music education has a choral track and an instrumental track. This degree has traditionally been for the preparation of elementary and secondary school teachers . In today's world there are many other directions that graduates may also choose from including university teaching, performance, composition, music business, technology, and others. The completion of this degree is accomplished through the joint efforts of the College of Education and the academic divisions of the university. Because the programs are tightly structured, students must begin a planned program of their choice as soon as possible after they enroll at Columbus State University . Music education students will spend one semester in full-time teaching activities under the supervision of a classroom teacher in the public schools. Expected Outcomes Applied music major proficiency, including sight-reading Knowledge of literature appropriate to the applied music major Rehearsal and conducting skills Proficiency in a secondary applied area Understanding of music theory and aural/visual/verbal analysis Ability to apply knowledge of form and composition in all areas of music study Knowledge of various styles, cultures, and media, and ability to place music in historical/cultural/ stylistic contexts Ability to compose in original and historical styles Ability to improvise Knowledge of current technology related to all areas of music study Understanding of the interrelatedness of all areas of music study and the music professions Ability to form and defend value judgments about music Knowledge of capabilities (range, transposing characteristics, and normal use) of the voice and the major band and orchestral instruments and their normal function in homogeneous and heterogeneous ensembles Ability to sing at sight tonal and atonal melodies Knowledge of the basic principles of singing Ability to apply knowledge of pedagogical skills in vocal and/or instrumental idioms Ability to articulate, in oral and written form, the role and importance of music in society Ability to detect errors in music performance Knowledge of school music curricula Knowledge of instrumental and vocal teaching methods and literature Knowledge of curriculum/lesson planning Knowledge of developmental theory, evaluation of learning, and program organization and administration View more details on Columbus State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.