{"id":12613,"date":"2024-08-01T15:19:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T20:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=12613"},"modified":"2024-08-01T15:19:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T20:19:17","slug":"music-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/music-department\/programs\/music-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Education Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the WSU music education degree, students are prepared to become excellent music teachers and leaders in the profession. Students can pursue their own interests and talents both inside and outside the classroom, while developing a solid academic foundation in music and teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many vocal and instrumental performance opportunities in orchestra, band, chamber ensembles, jazz ensembles, and as soloists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal attention from music faculty in applied lessons and advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small class sizes in music theory, music history and music education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forums, master classes and workshops featuring music education experts and professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized teacher preparation courses in Winona State\u2019s highly regarded education program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Vocal Music Emphasis<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Instrumental Music Emphasis <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Vocal Music Emphasis<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BS in Music (Education) \u2013 Emphasis in Vocal Music<\/a> prepares students to obtain a teaching position in either choral music or classroom music at kindergarten through high school levels in Minnesota<\/p>\n<p>Course requirements include core music classes, music teaching methods and a series of courses offered by the education department, including student teaching opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Music-Education-Vocal-Major-Map-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Education \u2013 Vocal Music Emphasis Major Map<\/a> (PDF)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Instrumental Music Emphasis <\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BS in Music (Education) \u2013 Instrumental Music Emphasis<\/a> prepares the students to obtain a teaching position in band, orchestra or classroom music at all levels, kindergarten through high school in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>Course requirements, along with core music classes, include music teaching methods and a series of courses offered by the education department, including student teaching at both elementary and secondary levels.<\/p>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Music-Education-Instrumental-Major-Map-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Education \u2013 Instrumental Music Emphasis Major Map<\/a> (PDF)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Association for Music Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is the world\u2019s largest arts education organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WSU Collegiate Chapter of NAfME plays a strong role in helping students develop professional interests and skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop leadership and teamwork skills through activities and leadership positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend workshops, performances and industry exhibits at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Annual Midwinter Clinic in Minneapolis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help organize the annual elementary choral songfest \u2013 host, conduct rehearsals, observe and listen to more than 500 area schoolchildren<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be part of a strong community working together to be future music educators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Music Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Music Department\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Dufresne Performing Arts Center 146\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5250<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a 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