Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental (Winds and Percussion) with K-12 Licensure

Affordable Degree

As one of the most affordable degree programs in the Southwest, ENMU allows you to get a degree without a huge burden of debt.

Community Culture

When you're here, you're part of the Greyhound Family. With over 50 student organizations, you'll have the opportunity to make lifelong friends with people who have similar interests.

Established and Accredited

ENMU is currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). We have been providing affordable, accredited degrees for over 85 years.

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Our music department offers a variety of programs and ensembles for students of all skill and interest levels. Music education majors take courses in music theory, aural skills, music history, conducting, piano, and various options for teaching techniques.

As a music education major, you’ll receive one-on-one private lessons, have opportunities to perform in our numerous ensembles, understand the essentials of educating K-12 grades, all while learning from our esteemed music faculty and renowned guest artists, educators, and conductors to prepare you for a successful musical career

Program Learning Outcomes

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Scholarships and Financial Assistance

We are committed to helping you finance your education. In addition to grants, loans and scholarships offered by Financial Aid and Enrollment Services, there are also many scholarships for current students available through the ENMU Foundation.

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Learning Format

Our program is designed to be completedin person. You'll be completing assignments, readings, papers, tests and projects throughout the semester.

Hands-On Experience/Special Opportunities

As a Music major at ENMU, there are many performing ensembles to participate in such as the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Greyhound Sound Marching Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Steel Drum Band, University Singers, Chamber Singers, Swanee Singers, Musical Theatre and Opera scenes, as well as many small woodwind, brass and percussion chamber ensembles. As an ENMU Greyhound music major, minor, or non-major, you will have many performance opportunities with the ENMU Music Department.

Join the many student organizations offered by the university or some music-oriented ones like American Choral Directors Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, or Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia of America, where you can connect with other music students across the states. Our students groups provide social, leadership, and philanthropic opportunities.

The Department of Music and the ENMU Foundation are proud to offer annual scholarships funds to our majors.

Faculty and Advising

The program faculty are committed to responsible academic advising. This means we help you schedule the right courses at the right time to help you take the next step in your professional career. Faculty members are specialists in their areas of advising and are current with requirements for admission into the programs they advise so you get the academic advice you need, when you need it.

Academic Help and Resources

We want to make sure you get the support you need. We offer flexible tutoring services, including the ENMU Writing Center which is available to help you improve your writing and help you clearly communicate for written, school-related projects and assignments.

We also have online databases, journal article, and eBooks accessible through the Golden Library. ENMU librarians are available virtually, via phone and email to provide assistance, so you'll always have the help you need to take advantage of library resources, even if you're sitting in front of your computer at home.

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Service and Mutual Interest Organizations

If you would like to get more involved, ENMU provides the opportunity to use the skills you'll gain while working on your degree to hold leadership positions in our many organizations. At ENMU, you will be able to explore more than 50 student organizations that range from academic, cultural, multicultural, service, special interest and fraternities/sororities.

If you see a need for an organization we don't have, you can even start your own.

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Career Opportunities

Our music education program prepares you to pursue careers teaching music or in the music industry. When you graduate with a Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental (K-12) from ENMU, you will leave ready to become a band director, music educator, private instructor, instrumental sales representative, or a candidate for admission into a graduate program.

Some potential careers open to graduates are:

Career Services for Students

Career Services offers free job placement assistance to all ENMU students, so if you are looking for a job, we can help you find it.

We offer many resources including various workshops throughout the year covering topics like resume writing, interviewing for jobs, and more! As an ENMU student, if you’re interested in individual help for things like networking, social media for success, resume writing, and mock interviews, our staff is available to help.

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High School Courses

If you are interested in majoring in this program at ENMU, your high school curriculum should include:

• Band/Choir Ensembles
• Music Theory
• Private Lessons
• Piano

Additional Degree Information

You can find additional information about the program, including the courses you will take in this program at Eastern.

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