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The Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification program prepares undergraduates for teaching careers in early childhood through 12th grade music programs.

The Department of Music Education of the SMU Meadows School of the Arts is committed to the highest standards of teaching and to active professional participation in music performance and research. This program balances theoretical knowledge with practical experiences in public schools to develop leaders in the field of music education. The music education faculty bring significant years of successful public school teaching experience to their courses, providing students with knowledge and experiences in teaching methodologies and practices that reflect the most current research in the field of music teaching and learning. Unique to this degree are performance-level musicianship standards. Conservatory-level music experiences, research-proven teaching methodologies, and a strong liberal arts education combine to produce exceptional teachers who are equipped to become leaders in the field. This degree can be completed in four years. Certification is for comprehensive music, early childhood – 12th grade. The Master of Music in Music Education degree at SMU is flexible and designed to prepare teachers to continue their career as exemplary teachers, to become educational leaders in public or private schools, or to undertake further studies at the doctoral level, positioning them to become leaders in their field. The degree may be earned in the traditional four semesters or in a part-time program designed for the student who may be employed full-time as a music educator. A minimum of 30 credits is required for completion of the degree, composed of courses in music education history and philosophy, research design, music history, and music theory, as well as additional coursework in the area of a student’s specialty. Students may choose an elementary music, choral, instrumental, piano pedagogy, or string pedagogy concentration.

02/25/2026

If you are thinking about starting your graduate degree, the application deadline for Fall 2026 is approaching! See the link below for more information.

10/28/2024

Please join us this Wednesday!

11/07/2023

A wonderful article by one of our SMU music education faculty, Lynne Jackson. This is a must-read!

Learn how to create a fine arts learning community, establish a deep understanding of the music staff, foster critical thinking, develop tone quality, and impart musicianship skills right from day one. This insightful article will guide your approach to working with beginners and provide you with valuable tools and methods for sustainable music education.

"From day one, I aspire to offer my beginning instrumentalists information, pedagogy, and concepts that will sustain them throughout their musical career. I strive to teach beginners truths. What follows are several truths that have guided my work with beginners for over 50 years." - Lynne Jackson

📕 Read the full article at: https://www.tmea.org/swm-november-2023-jackson/

09/27/2023

Just a reminder to join us at 6:30pm tonight in O’Donnell Hall for this terrific speaker!

Corey Graves
Wednesday, September 27th, 6:30pm
Southern Methodist University
Put it on your calendar!!

08/22/2023

Corey Graves
Wednesday, September 27th, 6:30pm
Southern Methodist University
Put it on your calendar!!

02/23/2023

SMU junior and senior music ed students watching Marin Alsop rehearse the Dallas Symphony this morning!
SMU Music

02/22/2023

Sophomore music ed majors out this morning doing some field experience! They got to see the amazing SMU alumna Emily Hopkins (MM ‘12) teaching an elementary music class in Richardson ISD.
SMU Music

Address

Owen Fine Arts Center
Dallas, TX
75275

Telephone

+12147682754

Website

http://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/Music/Departments/MusicEducation

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