Music Education

Deborah Sheldon, Chair
215-204-8301

dsheldon@temple.edu

The Department of Music Education concentrates on developing music educators at the undergraduate level who will be ready for successful entry into the teaching profession.

Faculty recommendations for student teaching are not automatic. They must be earned by the student through demonstrated potential in the field, a 3.0 GPA, and passing of Praxis exams I and II. Students not recommended for student teaching may be permitted to graduate after successful completion of additional course work, but will not be recommended for Pennsylvania State Music Teacher Certification.

Upon successful completion of the four-year program of study, the five-year double major program of study, or the five-year program with either a Jazz Studies component or Technology component, and upon achieving passing scores on the Praxis Series Assessments (Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers), students qualify for Pennsylvania state certification for public school music teachers, K-12.

Music Education, Voice Concentration

Bachelor of Music: Music Education

Voice Concentration

+ This program requires two semesters of foreign language study. If the 1003 level has been met by the language placement exam, then one year of another language must be taken. Options include German, French, and Italian. 

# See current Schedule of Classes for additional first level science courses. Acoustics 1003, however, is strongly recommended. Acoustics 1003 is a prerequisite for Computers in Music Applications 4711, another strongly recommended course for music education majors. 

## See current Schedule of Classes for additional approved second-level science core course. Computers in Music Applications, however, is strongly recommended for music education majors. 

Music Education, Piano Concentration

Bachelor of Music: Music Education

Piano Concentration

* See Core Curriculum for additional first level course. Acoustic 1003, however, is strongly recommended.  Acoustics 1003 is a prerequisite for Computers in Music Applications 4711, another strongly recommended course for music education majors.

** See current Core Curriculum for additional approved second level science Core courses. Computers in Music Applications 4711, however, is strongly recommended for music education majors.

Music Education, Instrumental Concentration

Bachelor of Music: Music Education

Instrumental Concentration

+ Two semesters of Marching Band are required for students whose principal instruments are woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Normally this requirement is fulfilled in the fall semester of freshman and sophomore years.

++ Violin and viola concentrations may substitute Music 4563.

* See Core Curriculum for additional first level science courses. Acoustics 1003, however, is strongly recommended.  Acoustics 1003 is a prerequisite for Computers in Music Applications 4711, another strongly recommended course for education majors.

** See Core Curriculum for additional approved second level science Core courses.  Computers in Music Applications 4711, however, is strongly recommended for music education majors.

# Must be approved Core courses.  At least one course must be in non-Western or Third World studies.

Music Education, Piano/Jazz Studies

Bachelor of Music (5 Year): Music Education

Piano Concentration with Jazz Studies Component

+ See Core Curriculum for additional first level course. Acoustics 1003, however, is strongly recommended. Acoustics 1003 is a prerequisite for Computers in Music Applications 4711, another strongly recommended course for music education majors. 

% Nine semesters of ensembles are required; 4 semester credit hours must be earned in traditional ensembles and 4 semester hours must be earned in jazz ensembles. A mixture of vocal and instrumental ensembles is recommended. 

%% Must be approved Core courses. At least one course must be in non-Western or Third World studies. 

Music Education, Instrumental Concentration with Jazz Studies

Bachelor of Music (5 Year): Major in Music Education

Instrumental Concentration with Jazz Studies Component