Bachelor of Music in Music Education (BM)

Preparing tomorrow's Music Educators

Music Education at YSU is designed to equip future music educators with the skills, knowledge, and creativity to teach music in dynamic and inclusive ways. Our graduates are prepared to serve diverse learners, fostering their musical growth while promoting the development of the whole child—nurturing not only musical skills but also intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in various musical experiences, while also offering students the opportunities to shape their unique identities as educators, empowering them to teach in ways that align with their personal vision and passion for music education.

Choose your Music Education Pathway

Choral

The Choral concentration provides hands-on experience across all grade levels, with a focus on vocal music in settings such as concert choirs, musical theatre, jazz/pop ensembles, and commercial and chamber groups.

Instrumental

The Instrumental concentration emphasizes performance in concert band, orchestra, marching band, and various jazz, commercial, and chamber ensembles.

Instrumental Jazz

The Instrumental Jazz concentration integrates jazz studies into the Music Education degree, emphasizing collaborative musicianship, individual creativity, technical proficiency, and a strong foundation in jazz history and pedagogy.

“My favorite part of being a Music Education major is that I get to develop myself as a whole musician through valuable opportunities. I get to grow not just as an educator, but as a performer, a conductor, and anything else that I could ever want to be.”

-Katie Farrington, B.M. in Music Education, 2024

100% job placement rate

Our graduates are transforming music classrooms across the nation and are shaping the next generation of musicians, creators, leaders, and innovators.

STUDY WITH WORLD-CLASS FACULTY AT DANA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

YSU’s Dana School of Music faculty are renowned for their accomplishments as performers and scholars. They’re also passionate and committed pedagogues who are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

Teach Music Technology to the next generation

Elevate your music education degree with skills in audio, technology, and recording—expanding your teaching impact, creativity, and career opportunities across diverse musical settings and industries.

“My favorite part of being a Music Education major is that I get to develop myself as a whole musician through valuable opportunities. I get to grow not just as an educator, but as a performer, a conductor, and anything else that I could ever want to be.”

-Katie Farrington, B.M. in Music Education, 2024

“My favorite part of being a Music Education major is that I get to develop myself as a whole musician through valuable opportunities. I get to grow not just as an educator, but as a performer, a conductor, and anything else that I could ever want to be.”

-Katie Farrington, B.M. in Music Education, 2024

100% job placement rate

Our graduates are transforming music classrooms across the nation and are shaping the next generation of musicians, creators, leaders, and innovators.

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Instrumental Music Education

Instrumental Music Education

Instrumental Music Education

Instrumental Music Education

Instrumental Music Education