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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 12th. Music Education students will learn all the abilities they will need to cover a broad range of musical skills:

• Vocal Techniques
• Woodwind Techniques
• String Techniques
• Brass Techniques
• Percussion 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 reparation, 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
• Build a strong resume before you even graduate!

Chowan University can prepare Music Education majors with the knowledge, skills, and the experience students will need to become effective teachers for a successful career ahead!