Music Education

This program aims to produce thoughtful, musically sensitive, and technically skilled music teachers capable of working at any level in the school system and in the broader community.  Students may identify an area, or areas, of specialty within Music Education (for example, elementary; choral; instrumental; world music; social change), but they are also encouraged to explore the richness of musical experiences offered.

Music Education graduates are currently teaching in settings from preschools to universities and in a variety of community organizations.  Some have pursued graduate work in music; others have chosen to combine careers as artist-teachers or have gone into related fields in the arts where their broad musical background has been an asset. 

For those students wishing to teach within the school system, a Bachelor of Education degree at a Faculty of Education must be completed following graduation.  

Music Education is a direct-entry program for Jazz Students (starting in year 1).

For Classical students, they can enter directly into Music Education in year 1, or declare this specialization starting in year 2 after completing the Common Year.