Music Education - Lander University

Music Education from Lander University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The study of music affords the student opportunities not only to develop self-discipline, creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for human achievement, but also yields life-long intellectual and personal benefits. Students majoring in music are expected to gain knowledge and skill in the areas of performance, aural skills and analysis, composition and improvisation, history and repertory, and technology. Lander's music curriculum focuses on heightening the student's musical awareness and sensitivity to the broadest possible spectrum of music in preparation for possible graduate study and the pursuit of a career in music . GOALS Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Department of Music offers a comprehensive program of music study designed to promote musical literacy and artistry. Students graduating from Lander University with recommendation for teacher certification should meet the music education standards of the National Association of Schools of Music and the Lander University College of Education's conceptual framework: ?Professional Instructional Leader.? The conceptual model, which guides all Teacher Education Programs at Lander, is built upon the following learner outcomes. The Professional Instructional Leader: 1. integrates content knowledge and skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students. (Content knowledge encompasses the goals of the music education program of studies.) 2. plans, provides and assesses learning experiences that are supported by research, knowledge of best practice and professional standards. 3. collaborates with diverse populations, including students, educators, community members, and families for the benefit of learners. 4. engages in reflection and professional development to assess and improve content knowledge and pedagogical skills. 5. exhibits dispositions that address the needs of all students and that provide leadership to the profession. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC Lander music students gain valuable experience assisting with on-campus activities presented by Greenwood-Lander Performing Arts, Music Educators National Conference, South Carolina Music Teachers Association, Lander Piano Festival, Lander Choral Festival, and South Carolina Band Clinics. Possible career paths for students who have earned a degree in music include, but are not limited to: Educator Collegiate educator/administrator Private studio management Primary or secondary education and administration Performer Accompanying/collaborative performance Conducting Military band/chorus Opera and music theatre Orchestral or band performer Music Business Advertising and public relations Arranging Composition: radio, TV, movie, commercials Computer musician Concert manager/artist representative Instrumental manufacturer representative Instrument repair technician Music administration/arts commissions Music and copyright law Production and stage management Bachelor of Science in Music , K-12 Teacher Certification The Bachelor of Science in Music, K-12 teacher certification curriculum prepares students for the organization and administration of school music programs in grades K-12. The degree is divided into three components: 1) general education requirements, 2) core music requirements, and 3) teacher certification requirements. Music majors pursuing teacher certification will be assigned co-advisors from the Department of Music and from the College of Education. Students are encouraged to become familiar with ?Guidelines for All Teacher Education Programs.? Upon completion of the degree , the student will be certified in instrumental or choral music by the South Carolina State Department of Education. Students wishing certification in both areas will pursue a suitable course of study approved by the music faculty. View more details on Lander University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.