Career Opportunities
Why Should I Study Music at Pittsburg State?
Pittsburg State University music major's can prepare for a variety of careers including: music education, university teaching, performance, music retail, music publishing, arts management, and other related fields.
Our highly qualified faculty believe in helping students to succeed in their career choices and our accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Music" assures quality.
Degree Options
PSU 2007-2009 Catalog
Bachelor of Music Education: The curriculum for this degree prepares students to teach and supervise music in the schools from kindergarten to senior high school. The program requires a thorough knowledge of an applied instrument or voice together with conducting and basic techniques of keyboard, woodwinds, strings, brass, percussion instruments, and voice.
Music Degree Curriculum for:
B.M.E. vocal
B.M.E. Instrumental
Bachelor of Music: The curriculum for this degree enables the student to develop her/his potential on a major instrument or voice together with skills in piano, music theory, history of music and conducting.
Music Degree Curriculum for:
B.M. Vocal
B.M. Instrumental
Bachelor of Arts: The Bachelor of Arts degree follows the broadest aspect of a college education with an emphasis in Music. In contrast to the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education programs, the Bachelor of Arts students will complete a minor area of study and many will choose to declare a double major. The degree can prepare one for graduate study leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, as well as careers based on cultural concerns or in music rated fields. This degree can also be oriented toward pre-professional or social and/or business opportunities.
Music Degree Curriculum for:
B.A.
Music Degree Curriculum for:
Music Minor
What Some of Our Graduates Are Doing
Our graduates have gained regional, national and international recognition. Many have finished their studies at prestigious graduate schools. They are performing in professional opera companies in the United States and abroad, symphony orchestras, bands in the armed forces, and they are on the music faculties of universities. Some have pursued successful careers in music retail, music publishing, and piano tuning. Many are active as public school teachers. At present, in just the four-state area of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, alumni are teaching in more than forty school districts.
Courses of Instruction
Our curriculum gives every student the opportunity to explore many musical areas and job opportunities. It is designed to provide students with the intellectual, aesthetic and practical abilities which are necessary for success as working artists and music educators. Extensive hands-on experience, active performing ensembles, and engaged learning typify a music education at Pitt State.
