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Academics:
School of Education /
Department of Music: Music Education

Chowan University offers a specialized curriculum to prepare students for successful careers in Music Education, for teaching both instrumental and vocal music in grades Kindergarten through 12. Music Education students take courses that include:

• Vocal Techniques
• Instrumental Techniques (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Strings)
• Elementary Music Teaching Methods
• Secondary Music Teaching Methods
• Choral Arranging
• Orchestration
• Marching Band Techniques

Since you will be training to be the head of your own classroom, you will also learn conducting for instrumental and choral engagements including score preparation, rehearsal techniques and concert development.

Chowan University’s Music Education program also concentrates on the study of specific techniques and materials for classroom music teaching and for general music teaching in elementary and secondary grades, which includes first-hand work in the your field.

• Gain and hone skills in real world experiences
• Respond to a variety of students’ needs
• Learn the art of working with parents, other teachers and
  the community

Chowan University’s music education program is preparing effective teachers to provide quality instruction for all learners in a diverse society.