Bachelor of Music, Music Education Concentration

The Bachelor of Music, Music Education Concentration is recommended for anyone planning a career as a music educator. SSU offers three specialized tracks in music education in choral, instrumental, and instrumental jazz. SSU’s Music Education program is an Approved Subject Matter Program through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Upon completion of this program, graduating students apply for the Single Subject Credential Program through the College of Education.

What is Unique about the Music Education Program at SSU:

• Very in-depth and intimate classes for all Pedagogical Methodologies
• Broad Selection of Outstanding Ensembles
• Real World teaching experience with an on-campus community outreach ensemble
• Noma Winds High School and Jr. Noma Winds Middle School
• Opportunities to Conduct a Warm-up - Rehearse – Tune – Coach  
• Participate in SSU’s National Association for Music Education Collegiate Chapter
• Leadership Opportunities
• Scholarships to attend the California All State Music Educator’s Conference
• Build important pre-Professional affiliations