Music Learning and Teaching ,BMUS
Band, Choir, Education, Instruction, Instrumental, Music Teacher, Orchestra, Strings, choral
Do you imagine a career as a music teacher? Do you want to play a role in making music education supportive, affirmative and equitable? Develop flexible musicianship, inquisitive thinking, innovative practices and community leadership abilities with equity in all to support people's musical pursuits.
In the BMus program in music learning and teaching, students develop strong pedagogical and musical abilities to deepen and broaden music-making in varied styles and contexts, including contemporary digital music-making, through coursework and lab participation. Students also learn how to design and facilitate supportive, generative and equitable music programs that support all music students, helping them grow and thrive.
Upon completion, students can earn a K-12 teaching certification in Arizona with reciprocity in multiple states.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics Any math course that meets the MATH designation.
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Math intensity:
General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Important: Applicants must submit an ASU application for undergraduate admission in addition to a separate School of Music, Dance and Theatre application. Admission to the School of Music, Dance and Theatre is based on an audition. Auditions take place in November (spring admission) and in January and February (fall admission) of each year.
Admission to the music program is highly selective and based on an audition process. Students are admitted as music audition students and must successfully complete the audition before enrolling in music major courses. Upon admission to both ASU and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, the applicant's major is changed to music. If a student is admitted to ASU but not to the School of Music, Dance and Theatre or misses the audition deadline, the student will remain a music audition major and must successfully pass the music audition milestone in the first semester to gain admission into the program.
Application deadlines: Students should review the complete music deadline information.
Spring admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is October 15.
Fall admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is January 5.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer applicants: Transfer of courses from other accredited institutions is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio and class piano courses with respect to performance standards. Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the institute must complete a minimum of 15 resident credit hours in the major as approved by the faculty. Application deadlines: Students should review the complete music deadline information. Spring admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is October 15. Fall admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is January 5.
An ASU student who would like to change majors to one offered by the Herberger Institute or one of its programs must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
An audition and music application are required. Students should reference the audition requirements listed in the admissions requirements above.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Apply skills needed for teaching music in K-12 classrooms, such as organized instructional plans, clear delivery, effective pacing and assessment techniques.
- Develop a repertoire of teaching strategies appropriate to the developmental characteristics and learning styles of children and adolescents through observation and teaching experience.
- Write research papers applying the conventions of scholarly discourse in music.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, music learning and teaching students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S., or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Graduates can become music educators in a variety of K-12 school and community settings. They are prepared to teach in public and private school music programs that offer a variety of music classes and ensembles, including general music, choir, band, orchestra, strings, guitar, jazz, music production, music technology and popular music.
Graduates may also work in various professional or entrepreneurial capacities, including:
- performing as a freelance musician in venues, such as art galleries, churches, clubs, cruise ships, resorts, restaurants and theme parks
- performing in community and professional ensembles in a variety of styles and traditions
- presenting school and community programs as artist-in-residence
- teaching and directing in a private studio or community program
- working in music-related fields such as media production, music business, publishing, marketing and education
Many graduates pursue a master's degree or a doctorate in music learning and teaching, in music or the arts, or in another professional field.
Career example titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.2%
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$77,280
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0.7%
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$61,690
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8.2%
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Not available
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0.5%
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$63,560
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1.0%
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$62,360
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0.5%
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$60,490
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0.8%
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$61,810
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1.1%
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$62,940
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-9.4%
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$38,150
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1.2%
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Not available
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
School of Music, Dance and Theatre
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MUSIC E167
MDTAdmissions@asu.edu
480-965-5069
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
