Music: Music Education, Choral - BM

The Choral Education Program at USU offers students the opportunity to become some of the country’s finest choral educators. Students participate in vigorous coursework and first class ensembles. Included are courses in choral and instrumental methods and conducting, choral literature, instrumental techniques, secondary education and pedagogy and a semester of student teaching experience. Upon graduating, the student will have received a well-rounded education that has prepared them to teach both choral and instrumental ensembles. Students also have an opportunity to sing in one of USU’s acclaimed choral ensembles. The Bachelor of Music in Choral Education is a 4-year degree with the option of Dual Licensure for K-12.

Program Specifics

USU offers students in Music Education degrees the option of completing the Music K-12 Endorsement, which affords graduates a credential to teach Kindergarten through twelfth grades (K-12) rather than the Secondary Certificate (6-12) that comes with the standard USU Music Education degree. This program is recommended for all Music Education Majors for the following reasons: 1) the additional courses easily fit into the four-year curriculum and 2) having the Music K-12 Endorsement allows better reciprocity for students applying for employment in other states, which may require the K-12 certification. For more information, contact CCA Advising Center, for the coordinator of Music K-12 Endorsement. For specific information regarding coursework required to earn a Choral emphasis, please refer to the BM Music Education - Choral emphasis degree map.

• For more information about Music Education, see department website.

• All music majors must pass an audition to be admitted.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.

• Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

• The highest math requirement for this degree is the Quantitative Literacy (QL)of the student’s choice.

• Must pass an entrance audition on primary instrument

• New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 3.0 GPA