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
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.
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.
Master of Music: A number of emphases are available within this program, including Vocal Music Education, Instrumental Music Education, Voice, Keyboard, Wind and Percussion Instruments, String Instruments, Choral Conducting, Wind Band Conducting, and Piano Pedagogy.
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.
