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Music Education Major

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

The Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Education degree in the Boyer College of Music and Dance at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is designed for future educators with a desire to inspire artistic appreciation, instill knowledge and encourage skill building for future music students. Over four years, Music Education majors prepare to enter the teaching profession with a knowledge of music history, theory and application; teaching skills in several different music areas; and valuable experience earned both on campus and in Philadelphia's thriving music scene.

Through the interdisciplinary coursework, the Music Education BM gives you the foundation for music skill development, as well as hands-on professional experience in urban and suburban school settings.

Depending on which concentration you choose, the number of credit hours is between 126 and 128 hours.

Choose to concentrate in

  • Instrumental,
  • Piano with a band/orchestra emphasis,
  • Piano with a choral/general emphasis or
  • Voice.

Learn more about the Music Education BM concentration requirements. You can also pursue a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a focus on jazz studies.

Upon graduation, you’ll have fulfilled one of the requirements necessary to apply for teaching certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Certification allows graduates to teach students in PreK through grade 12.

Classes & Curriculum

Courses in this degree program include

  • Collaboration & Creativity in the New Music Community,
  • Introduction to Teaching Students with Special Needs,
  • Keyboard Harmony,
  • Music in History,
  • Music Learning & Development,
  • Music Theory, and
  • Teaching Instrumental Music to Inclusive Populations.

Learn more about the required courses in the Music Education BM program.

Related Graduate Degrees

Related Graduate Certificates

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Music offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

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These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $22,248.00 per year
Out-of-state: $39,072.00 per year

Program Fees

Music Education Major students incur additional fees in order to obtain required annual clearances for working with minors in pre-K through grade 12 music settings, and additional fees for required standardized testing registration, score submission and application fees for Level 1 pre-K through grade 12 music certification in Pennsylvania.

Our Academic Advisors

The Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts has a centralized advising office with five staff members. This advising team serves all undergraduate students in the Boyer College of Music and Dance and the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts.

Advisors help students navigate the undergraduate curriculum for each degree program. The academic advising team for music, dance, theater, and film and media arts majors is located in Mitten Hall, Suite 200 West.

To schedule an advising appointment based on your individual needs or for more help, contact the advising team.
Phone: 215-204-2227

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Program Contact

Alison Reynolds is the chair of the Department of Music Education and Therapy.
Phone: 215-204-1660
Email:

Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in student groups provides peer support and future professional contacts. There are more than 200 student organizations at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

  • provides students opportunities to experience choral conducting through guest lectures and rehearsal practice, and offers opportunities to earn practical experience through various regional and state conferences.
  • is a conservatory chapter of the national organization of music educators. Semester activities include creating projects, presenting guest speakers and workshops, attending the PMEA All-State conference, participating in outreach activities, and learning to use various online music education resources.
  • is a community string orchestra composed of students and community members who want to play music together in a low-stress environment.

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Study Away

51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s study away programs offers all full-time, degree-seeking students the opportunity to spend an academic year, semester or summer abroad. Host countries include Germany, Italy, Japan and Spain.

Study abroad advisors will help you with your study abroad plans for either a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø program or an external program.

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Accreditation

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Concentrations

This degree program can be completed with or without a concentration. Your concentration options include

  • Euphonium
  • Saxophone
  • Harp
  • Bassoon
  • Clarinet
  • Violin
  • Classical Guitar
  • Trumpet
  • Percussion
  • French Horn
  • Cello
  • Piano
  • Viola
  • Trombone
  • Harpsichord
  • Voice
  • Oboe
  • Tuba
  • Double Bass
  • Flute

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