TEACHING DEGREE
Music EDUCATION
The music education major at Anderson University provides students with the musical knowledge and pedagogical skills needed for a career. Students who complete this program are licensed by the state of Indiana to teach music. They are highly effective at teaching musical concepts and at conducting and rehearsing musical ensembles to prepare them for performances.
Tomorrow's teachers are getting prepared right here.
Inspring the next generation with the power of music.
Music education transcends learning notes and rhythms; it fosters emotional intelligence, cognitive abilities, confidence, creativity, and teamwork. It enhances academic performance and develops empathy and cultural awareness. By engaging in music, students become well-rounded, innovative individuals, equipped with the skills and values essential for personal and professional success. Investing in music education is an investment in a brighter, more harmonious future.
Music teachers bring invaluable expertise, passion, and mentorship to their students, guiding them through the complexities of musical theory and practice. They inspire and challenge students, nurturing their talents and helping them overcome obstacles. Teachers create a supportive and stimulating environment where students can explore their creativity and develop their unique musical voices. Their dedication not only cultivates technical skills but also instills a lifelong love for music, encouraging students to pursue their passions and achieve their full potential.
Shape the Future, one classroom at a time.
EXPLORE MUSIC EDUCATION
Our students are part of a community of future music educators on campus and part of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) at the state level. They can participate in our vibrant Summer Studies in Music Education program with internationally known instructors.
Classes
- Among the classes in the 77-hour major are:
- Techniques courses in multiple instruments
- Conducting
- Music History
- Instrumental Pedagogy or Voice Pedagogy
- Music Teaching Methods courses
- Practicum and Student Teaching experiences
- Courses in the Department of Teacher Education that lead to certification (these are in addition to the 77 hrs in music)
View the full list of courses for the music education major.
Scholarships
Indiana State Grants that help fund your education as a teacher:
Careers
Our graduates find their place in K-12 schools teaching elementary, choral, general, and instrumental music. They may also continue their studies in music performance, music therapy, or pursue graduate study to teach future educators. We also offer Orff, Feierabend, and Dalcroze certification programs on campus, as well as drumming and ukulele classes, giving our students additional skills and networking opportunities as pre-service teachers.
Programs
This 77-hour major results in a Bachelor of Music and is taught by our talented faculty from the Department of Teacher Education and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
Explore TEACH Grants
Anderson University participates in the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant program. A TEACH grant is a non-need-based grant provided to students who intend to teach, in order to help pay for their postsecondary education.
As a condition for receiving a TEACH grant, a student must agree to teach full-time for at least four years as a highly qualified teacher in a high-need field, in a school or educational service agency (ESA) serving low-income students, within eight years of completing or otherwise ceasing to be enrolled in the program of study for which the student received the grant.
If the student does not meet the TEACH grant service obligation terms, all TEACH grant funds received will be converted to a direct unsubsidized loan that must be repaid in full, with interest charged from the date of each TEACH grant disbursement.
At Anderson University, TEACH grants are offered to undergraduates who meet the 3.25 GPA requirement and have been admitted into the teacher preparation program (TPP). The Department of Teacher Education director approves the TEACH grant for each year a student applies.
Meet our teacher & music education faculty during your campus visit.
_ Department of Teacher & Music Education
Michelle L. Bade
Assistant Professor of Music Education; Summer Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Rebekah Baker
Associate Professor of Education
Dr. Anna Epperly
Department Chair of Teacher Education
Theodore R. Hicks
Assistant Professor of Music
Amanda Hosier
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Field Experiences
Courtney Porter
Administrative Lead
Dr. Katy Sample
Associate Professor of Education
Dr. Jeffrey Trotter
Professor of Education
Dr. Adam Waller
Associate Professor of Instrumental Music Education: Director of Bands
Dr. Jeffrey Wright
Musical Theatre and Theatre coordinator, and Dean of Emeritus
The Anderson You
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