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Music Education
Share your passion in music and teach students in grades K-12.
Music Education (B.M.E.)
TheMusic Education (K-12 Broadfield) major at Montana State Universityis for students who wish to become licensed to teach general music, band, choir, and orchestra at elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Music education students have a variety of solo and ensemble performing experiences throughout their studies at MSU.Additional coursework includes music theory, conducting, music technology, music history, music teaching methods, and four separate semester-long practicum experiences prior to student teaching. 100% of recent MSU music education graduates who sought jobs in music education are currently working in the field. Joinus and let your musical journey begin!
Top Public University in Montana
According to the Forbes list of America's Top Colleges, Montana State is the No. 1
Public University in the state based on value, post-graduation salary and student
experience.
Performance Opportunities
With eighteen ensembles that range from choirs, bands, and orchestras to chamber music
groups and a traditional Balinese gamelan percussion ensemble, there are performance
opportunities for every musician.
Unique Opportunities
At Montana State, undergraduates are offered hands-on experiences in labs, studios,
teaching farms and in the surrounding wilderness.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Music Education students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
- General Music Teacher
- Band Director
- Choir Director
- Orchestra Director
To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available , including self-assessment and working with career coaches.