Music Education (BM)
Elementary, Choral or Band
Refine your musical skills and inspire the next generation of musicians through a strong foundation in music theory, music history, performance, and teaching practice.
- Offered Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 4 years
- 127 credit hours
- No foreign language credits required
Unlock Your Potential at the School of Music!
Audition
Whether you're aiming to major in music or simply want to immerse yourself in a vibrant community through a minor or ensemble participation, auditioning is the first step! This is your opportunity to showcase your talent and unlock eligibility for valuable graduate assistantships and scholarships.
What Will I Learn?
Our Bachelor of Music (BM) degree in Music with EC–12 certification leads to Texas teacher certification for Early Childhood through grade 12 and prepares students to teach both general music at the elementary level and instrumental or vocal music at the secondary level. Our comprehensive curriculum equips graduates for careers as:
Middle or high school band or choir directors
Elementary music specialists
Though students are prepared to teach music at all grade levels (EC-12), the curriculum allows them to select one of two areas of emphasis:
- Instrumental/EC-12 music, or
- Vocal/EC-12 music.
Finding My Community
What You Will Learn
A bachelor’s degree in music will offer you the opportunity to:
- Become a part of a community of world-class musicians and scholars
- Receive private lessons from seasoned musicians
- Increase your knowledge in music history and theory
- Participate in conferences, master classes and workshops
Careers
Let your passion for music shape the lives of those around you. A Bachelor of Music degree prepares you for a wide variety of careers. Our alumni have achieved positions at all levels of music including band or choir director, elementary music teacher, college professors, fine arts directors, studio or private instructor and more. Many of our graduates perform in orchestras, concert and military bands. Others work as collaborative artists and soloists in international touring groups or run their own companies.
Career Possibilities
Education
- College professor
- Band director
- Choir director
- Elementary music teacher
- Private teaching studio
Performance
- Military bands
- Professional orchestra
- Collaborative and solo artists
- International touring shows
- Musician in rock, country and jazz bands
Potential Career Paths
- Entrepreneur
- Composer
- Arranger
- Music business manager