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Are you interested in instrumental education?
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B.M. in Instrumental Education with Teacher Certification
Degree Details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Required Hours
University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 60
Electives: 12 credit hours
Total Required: 128 credit hours
Example Coursework
- Orchestration and Arranging
- Intermediate Conducting
- Band Methods: Marching Techniques and Wind Culture
- Professional Practice in Music Education
View the catalog for a complete listing of courses.
Minor Available
No, ACU does not offer a minor in this study but does offer a minor in related areas of study.
You can learn more about this minor by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below.
Department
Learning from the Best
As you hone your talent both in and out of the classroom, you’ll be guided by experienced Christian faculty with years of practical and professional experience. Our faculty have performed, taught and presented research all over the world. They are active members of the Texas Music Educators Association, in addition to a variety of both state and national music organizations.
Hands-On Experience
Here are some hands-on learning and performance experiences you can enjoy while earning your music degree:
- Study Abroad program in Leipzig, Germany
- Prestigious guest artist concerts and master classes
- Tours with student ensembles
- Attendance at conferences such as TMEA, NATS, CBDNA and NCUR
- Service opportunities such as The Disney Outreach Show, Christmas for Kids and Brown Bag Concerts for children in the community
Facilities
The Williams Performing Arts Center provides music and theatre students an exceptional venue for academic study, artistic growth and performance. The center includes:
- A 282-seat Recital Hall acoustically “tuneable” to accommodate the performing artist(s) and number of patrons
- Large instrument and choral rehearsal halls
- 44 acoustically treated practice rooms and faculty studios
- The 325-seat Lewis and Jerry Fulks Theatre, a thrust-stage facility designed to the Theatre Department’s specifications with the help of acoustical and theatre consultants
- A piano lab featuring 16 digital pianos
After Graduation
In addition to being certified to teach in public and private schools, a bachelor’s degree in music offers a wide range of exciting careers, including:
- Band, orchestra or choir director
- Vocal coach
- Conductor
- Composer
- Studio musician
- Private lesson teacher
- Performer
- Church music director