The UNG music department offers a Bachelor of Music with a major in music and a concentration in choral music education. The unique appeal of the music education program lies in the supportive relationships formed within the UNG music department, which brings performers and educators together in a community of practice.
Throughout their participation in the program, students will build a portfolio of high-quality music, materials, and lessons in preparation for student teaching. Students will gain practical experience through peer-to-peer instruction, while observations in the field will help them to develop strategies and best practices in music education.
The training that students receive at the UNG Department of Music puts you on a path of excellence that leads to a professional career as a music educator. You do need not be a perfect performer or solo instrumentalist, but with motivation and a great work ethic, you will become the inspiration and model musician and educator.
If you have a passion for music and a love for teaching, be a leader in music education at UNG!
A broad range of courses in music foundations, performance, and education will prepare you for a career in the field and to pass the Georgia K-12 music certification in general, choral, and instrumental music, giving you the utmost flexibility when entering the profession.
The music department has roughly an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
We have nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are active performers, clinicians, and teachers
Participate in engaging recitals, lectures and master classes by renowned guest artists
UNG music interns get significant time in the classroom through peer teaching, observation, and student teaching experiences. In addition to roughly 100 hours of observation in a variety of public school music settings, students will teach up to 350 hours in area school music programs, with placements tailored to the student’s area of specialization and/or career goals.
In addition to preparing students for a variety of careers in the music field, a music degree cultivates invaluable soft skills that are highly sought out in professions outside of music as well. Many of our graduates find immediate employment in fields that value their creativity, reliability, communication, and collaboration skills
Connect and engage with other musicians at UNG! The Department of Music has a variety of ensembles on the Dahlonega and Gainesville Campuses. Joining an ensemble will provide you with plenty of performing opportunities and will allow you to explore and advance your musicianship. If you are interested in challenging yourself and refining your musical skills, explore our music ensembles.
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The Choral Music Education Concentration will prepare you for a career as a highly qualified choral music teacher or general music specialist in the public and private schools. Many of our music education graduates acquire teaching positions through the networking they developed in their internships.
Students entering the Choral Music Education Concentration are primarily interested in pursuing careers as educators in public or private schools at the K-12 level but may also have interest in:
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