Vocal Music Education – K-12 (BM)

• Music Theory
• Applied Voice & Piano
• Basic Conducting
• Choral Techniques
• Choral Arranging
• Choral Literature
• Advanced Choral Conducting
• Music Philosophy & Leadership

Music Education majors will be able to:

• Demonstrate the pedagogical knowledge and skills appropriate for the teaching of instrumental music, vocal/choral music, and general music, with specialized knowledge in one or more of these areas.
• Articulate a biblical philosophy of music applied to service in the church and world.
• Perform as soloists, ensemble members, and chamber musicians at appropriate levels for entering graduate music study, and for public school and studio teaching.
• Meet the standards articulated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the purpose of attaining certification for public school teaching.

Open the Course Planner to see a breakdown of required and elective courses and total credit hours required for this major.

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The Educational Studies degree programs are designed for individuals who desire to be prepared to teach others but may not desire to teach in a traditional school setting. Since the Educational Studies degree programs are non-certification programs, they do not include Student Teaching as a requirement for graduation.

View Educational Studies – Music Education: K-12 Vocal Course Track (PDF)

*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

A Vocal Music Education degree prepares students for teaching, performing, composing, music production, and more.

Here are a few potential career paths:

• Elementary Music Teacher
• Middle School Music Teacher
• High School Music Teacher
• Vocal instructor
• Recording artist
• Choir director
• Composer
• Songwriter
• Music instructor
• Music producer / editor
• Church musician