Music Education - John Brown University

Music Education from John Brown University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. For those wishing to follow careers in music and/or worship ministries, courses are offered leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Music Education (through the Division of Education). These curricula provide a well-rounded education for those wishing to enter the music profession as artists, teachers , conductors, church worship leaders and tech support, and musicians in other fields.In addition, the degrees in general music are designed for students who want to earn a degree in music with the option to explore other avenues of intellectual inquiry. Students often complete a second major or minor in a field outside music. Departmental Requirements for the Major/Minor In addition to satisfying the university's general requirements for admission, all applicants must audition for admission to the Music Program. During the audition, each candidate must demonstrate musical ability and potential, including a good sense of rhythm and the ability to sing true pitch. 1. Vocal major Audition: a. Performance of two prepared songs. Suggested works include songs by classical composers (in a foreign language, if possible) and songs from operettas or Broadway musicals. b. Demonstration of skills at the keyboard or other instrument, as applicable. (Lack of piano skills will not preclude admittance to the music degree. However, music majors must demonstrate specific piano skills before degree completion. Appropriate classes or private study will be required of all students based on keyboard proficiency.) 2. Piano or Organ major Audition: a. Performance of two prepared selections from traditional literature, representing contrasting style periods. b. Playing of the scale and arpeggio on the tonic chord from any major or minor key. 3. Worship Ministries Audition: a. Performance of two contrasting selections, one art song and one praise and worship song, demonstrating the applicant's vocal and/or instrumental abilities. b. Guitarists are required to demonstrate contrasting style in strumming and picking technique. View more details on John Brown University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.