Music Education (grades K–12)

Music Education (K–12) Arts Management Concentration Available as a concentration within music Careers: Administration or staff position at an arts council, music/art festival, theatre organization, dance company, museum, fine arts academy, music retail sales Note: An internship is required. Arts management students complete numerous courses in the Reeves School of Business and Economics. Contact: Dr. Keith Dippre, ph. 910-630-7101, e-mail kdippre@methodist.edu Music is an industry. As a music major with a concentration in arts management, you gain the skills needed to navigate the industry successfully. Courses in music theory, history and technique ensure that you understand art. Courses in business ensure that you are prepared to manage the business side of the art. You have many opportunities to perform and to work on a variety of music projects. A required internship gives you experience meshing your artistic talents and your business acumen. Degree: BM Career: Music teacher Note: An audition is required. Private instruction is available. Contact: Dr. Keith Dippre, ph. 910-630-7101, e-mail kdippre@methodist.edu Exposing children to the world of music is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice. Certified music teachers are in high demand. As a music education major, you gain the skills to teach music as you continue to build your own talent. Continuous enrollment in a major instrument or voice is required — as are classes in music history, theory and technique. Classes are small, so faculty members can invest the attention you need to reach your full potential as a musician and as a teacher. Opportunities for performance are abundant. Student teaching is required. Computer labs, practice rooms and performance rooms support your development. All faculty members are experienced, practicing musicians who are recognized in their fields. Music Performance Degree: BM Careers: Performer, music industry or theater professional Note: An audition is required. Private instruction is available. Contact: Dr. Keith Dippre, ph. 910-630-7101, e-mail kdippre@methodist.edu The best way to become expert at performing is to perform. As a music performance major at MU, you will take to the stage to develop your talent and hone your performance ability. Courses in music theory, history and technique enhance your understanding of music and thus improve your skills. Classes are small, so professors have time to focus on you and help you realize your full talent. All members of the music faculty are experienced music professionals. A strong foundation in voice or at least one instrument is required. Computer labs, practice rooms and performance rooms are all available to you. Engage. Enrich. Empower. 37

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