Embark on your journey toward a career in teaching music with Faulkner’s Bachelor of Music Education degree – a comprehensive four-year degree designed to pave the way for a seamless transition to a teaching career. This degree, which is a collaborative degree between the Department of Music and the College of Education, allows students to focus on improving their personal musicianship while learning the educational philosophies and best practices associated with teaching music. As part of the faith-based learning community at Faulkner University, the Department of Music and the College of Education incorporate a Christian worldview in each of the classes to equip students to be well prepared spiritually as well as academically in their future careers.
Why Music Education?
- Teaching certification for Pre-K through 12th grade students
- Focus on choral or instrumental music… or both!
- Projected job growth from 2018-2028 – 12%*
- Share your love of music with the next generation
- Develop your personal musical abilities
- Opportunities for advancement
*via zippia.com/music-educator-jobs/trends/
Opportunities for Music Education Majors
Professional opportunities include participating in the Faulkner University student chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as well as attending the annual Alabama Music Educators Association Conference. Choral music education majors attend and perform at the biennial Christian College Choral Festival along with several performance opportunities each year throughout the state and beyond. Instrumental music education majors provide marching band performances at all of the home football games during the fall semester as well as multiple concert band performances during the spring semester. Additional small ensemble experiences are also available, including Faulkner Singers and the Faulkner Jazz Ensemble.
Earn Your Music Education Degree at Faulkner University
Embrace your love of music and desire to share it with others by earning a Bachelor of Music Education degree on our beautiful campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Request info about the music program or apply today.