Music Education, Vocal
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Overview
The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in Music Education, preparing students to teach and supervise music in school settings ranging from preschool to senior high school. Music education majors work towards State of Kansas certification in K-12 schools.
Music Education students generally choose instrumental or vocal music as their area of emphasis. In addition to in-depth study in the student’s major applied area, the program provides comprehensive coursework in the various aspects of music education: conducting, teaching methods, and development of proficiency in woodwind, brass, string, piano, voice, and percussion instruments. Students explore and develop teaching skills through early field experiences in classrooms.
Additional information
- About the Vocal Music Education Option
- Career Options
- Admission Requirements
Undergraduate vocal music education students are afforded the opportunity to develop both as high-level performers and emerging pedagogues in this field. They have many opportunities to perform as soloists, in chamber choirs, large ensembles, as well as in opera and musical theater.
The exceptional voice area faculty at Pittsburg State University are dedicated to the development of their craft. As teachers, they are continuously involved in research to stay current with pedagogical development. Additionally, the voice faculty are active performers both regionally and nationally, appearing with critically ensembles and companies.
The facilities at Pittsburg State University consist of superb performance venues, including the critically-acclaimed Bicknell Family Center for the Arts and the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall. Students have access to excellent instrumental resources across the university, including professional-level percussion instruments, outstanding grand pianos, harpsichords, and the Fisk Opus 106 organ.
- Music Educator, PreK-12
- Preparation for pursuing a master's degree
- Meet Pittsburg State University Entrance Requirements (see below)
- Audition and Interview
- Information about Music Scholarship Auditions
About Music Department
Pittsburg State University is an accredited member of NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
Our department averages 100 music majors and 40 minors, and 200 non-music majors per semester, and is staffed by 13 full-time and 9 part-time faculty members. Please explore our website for complete information concerning our programs, degrees, faculty, scholarship auditions, upcoming performances, and other areas of interest.
Locate the Music Department in McCray Hall using Google Maps or the PSU Campus Map.