Music Education
Bachelor of Music
Teaching, performing, and intensive academic study at Nazareth prepare you to thrive as a music teacher and inspire future musicians.
Nazareth's School of Music believes to teach well, you must also perform well, and supports you in achieving a high level of musical artistry on your primary instrument. Your curriculum includes professional courses in instrumental, choral, and general music methods, liberal arts courses to enrich and deepen your learning, and an emphasis on practice-teaching experiences throughout your program.
Highlights
Become well prepared for New York State Dept. of Education initial music education certification (Pre-K to grade 12)
70+ study abroad options include Austria and Italy for music education
Join student chapters of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), American Choral Directors Association, American String Teacher Association
Perform in the excellent acoustics of our state-of-the-art, 550-seat Glazer Music Performance Center
Career Paths
- Public school teacher
- Private school teacher
- Private music teacher
- College-level faculty
- Liturgical music performer
4+1 Option
Undergraduate music education students may elect to enter the 4+1 program to complete a master's in music education (M.S.Ed.) in one additional year. You would complete two degrees in five years.
Employers
- Columbia University
- Boston University
- Pittsford Central School District
- Brighton Central School District
- Penfield School District
- Eastman School of Music
99%
of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation
1,631
high-impact experiential learning experiences completed by the undergraduate class of 2024
$4,000
Our SPARK Grant provides up to $4,000 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad. SPARK details »
Meant to Teach
How to Audition
Auditions are required for this major. View audition details and register »
Program Director
Alumni Spotlight
Melissa Rozelle Reed '02, '06G has worked extensively with students with special needs in the music education and music therapy settings and is a sought-after clinician on this topic. She was honored as music educator of the year by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.