Music Education

	B.M. in Music Education This program attracts intellectually curious and academically ambitious candidates who have the potential to become master teachers. Students have opportunities to develop as musicians as well as educators, to prepare for careers in the changing world of music, and to acquire the skills necessary to excel as music educators. A teaching internship, which leads to state certification in general, choral, and instrumental music for grades K12, is part of the program. The music education program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Course Offerings The music educator must have a good knowledge of music and music literature, teaching competence, and an understanding of the role of music in society. The Bachelor of Music program focuses on developing skills, concepts, and sensitivities that are essential to the professional life of the musician and educator. Below is a partial list of areas studied in the degree program: Applied Music and Performance Basic and Advance Conducting Choral Methods and Materials Foundations of Teaching Music General Music Methods and Materials History and Literature of Music Instrumental, Guitar, and Vocal Techniques Instrumental Methods and Materials Instrumentation and Choral Arranging Music Theory and Ear Training Musical Form and Analysis Piano Techniques and Accompanying Psychology of Learning Student Teaching Highlights of the Program Students majoring in music education study with some of New England's finest artists and teachers to develop their musical skills. There are many opportunities to participate in performing ensembles with faculty, visiting artists, and other students. The University's performing ensembles include the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Concert Band, Marching Band, University Chorus, Opera Workshop, Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, and jazz/Studio Ensemble. An active chamber music program allows students to experience playing in a wide variety of small ensembles. Field experience in public schools early in the program allows students to observe and assist music teachers. During the senior year, students experience a full semester of student teaching in elementary and secondary schools. The Arts Computer Laboratory integrates technology into the learning environment and prepares future teachers for the high-tech music world. Music methods courses provide peer teaching and critiquing opportunities in a non-threatening environment. Students develop a professional electronic portfolio which summarizes their achievements and insures the accomplishment of stated competencies in music and education. The URI Preparatory Program gives qualified students the opportunity to teach studio music lessons to adults and children from the local community. An active collegiate chapter of the Music Educators National Conference provides students opportunities for involvement at the local, state, regional, and national levels.

B.M. in Music Education

This program attracts intellectually curious and academically ambitious candidates who have the potential to become master teachers. Students have opportunities to develop as musicians as well as educators, to prepare for careers in the changing world of music, and to acquire the skills necessary to excel as music educators.

A teaching internship, which leads to state certification in general, choral, and instrumental music for grades K12, is part of the program.

The music education program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Course Offerings

The music educator must have a good knowledge of music and music literature, teaching competence, and an understanding of the role of music in society. The Bachelor of Music program focuses on developing skills, concepts, and sensitivities that are essential to the professional life of the musician and educator.

Below is a partial list of areas studied in the degree program:

Applied Music and Performance
Basic and Advance Conducting
Choral Methods and Materials
Foundations of Teaching Music
General Music Methods and Materials
History and Literature of Music
Instrumental, Guitar, and Vocal Techniques
Instrumental Methods and Materials
Instrumentation and Choral Arranging
Music Theory and Ear Training
Musical Form and Analysis
Piano Techniques and Accompanying
Psychology of Learning
Student Teaching

Highlights of the Program

Students majoring in music education study with some of New England's finest artists and teachers to develop their musical skills.
There are many opportunities to participate in performing ensembles with faculty, visiting artists, and other students. The University's performing ensembles include the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Concert Band, Marching Band, University Chorus, Opera Workshop, Concert Choir, Symphony Orchestra, and jazz/Studio Ensemble.
An active chamber music program allows students to experience playing in a wide variety of small ensembles.
Field experience in public schools early in the program allows students to observe and assist music teachers. During the senior year, students experience a full semester of student teaching in elementary and secondary schools.
The Arts Computer Laboratory integrates technology into the learning environment and prepares future teachers for the high-tech music world.
Music methods courses provide peer teaching and critiquing opportunities in a non-threatening environment.
Students develop a professional electronic portfolio which summarizes their achievements and insures the accomplishment of stated competencies in music and education.
The URI Preparatory Program gives qualified students the opportunity to teach studio music lessons to adults and children from the local community.
An active collegiate chapter of the Music Educators National Conference provides students opportunities for involvement at the local, state, regional, and national levels.