Music Education
With a degree in music education, you can become a K–12 classroom music instructor or private teacher.
Why Earn Your BS in Music Education?
The degree leads to K-12 Certification in Music from the New York State Education Department opening a variety of exciting employment opportunities to graduates such as public school, private school, and early childhood music teaching, as well as studio teaching.
Why Major in Music Education at Adelphi University in New York?
Music education students teaching percussion skills to young musicians from The Early Learning Center.
- Receive individualized attention and be part of small classes where professors take pride in your successes.
- Learn the skills necessary to launch your career in music from a distinguished faculty of actively engaged educators, performers and composers.
- Get prepared for a career as a music teacher at the elementary and secondary levels in general, vocal and instrumental music.
Adelphi’s music education program provided many opportunities to grow in leadership and scholarship, two qualities I certainly needed when I was hired to help restructure a high school’s musical theater program.
Sarah Liberti ’18
BS in Music Education
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
Our music education students participate in cocurricular opportunities off campus to broaden their experiences and enrich our communities:
- Presented with faculty at conferences and festivals held by Balanced Mind, the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association, and New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State.
- Taught workshops and served as judges at the Nassau County P.E.A.K. (Parents Educators And Kids) music festival for fourth graders.
Program Info
Application Requirements
To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements along with an audition:
Transformative Educational Opportunities
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
- The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
- Levermore Global Scholars – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
- Study Abroad – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
Awards & Recognition
