Music Education - Vocal (K-12)
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Degree Type
Bachelor of Music Education
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College
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Contact
Advising Contact: Eden Barney
Phone: 479-788-7564
Combine your love of music and passion for teaching with a Bachelor of Music Education.
UAFS is known as a leader in music education, and graduates of the music education program carry that tradition to schools throughout the region. The Bachelor of Music Education program combines a professional faculty with a challenging curriculum to develop the competencies necessary for a successful career as a music educator. The B.M.E. is offered with two areas of concentration – instrumental or vocal – and prepares students for K-12 music certification in Arkansas.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual median wage for high school teachers in 2023 was $65,220.
Related Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Students may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in music which provides a broad coverage
of the entire field of music while simultaneously providing the opportunity for intense
study in instrumental or vocal performance. Based on their performance area, students
are encouraged to develop an individual program tailored to meet their educational
and career goals.
Bachelor of Music Education - Instrumental
This degree program provides students with the competencies needed for success in
K-12 classrooms with an emphasis in instrumental education.
Minor
This 22-hour program provides students with instruction in the core subjects of the music degree. Students may participate in music ensembles and receive private instruction in their chosen instrument.
Special Application Procedure
Students who seek a bachelor’s degree in music must possess a certain level of proficiency in their chosen instrument and complete an audition before being accepted as a music major. There is also a separate application process through the School of Education. Requirements for admission may change over time. Students must meet admission requirements current at the time of their final application for admission to the teacher education program. Information about the process will be communicated to the student by their advisor.
Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Music Education, graduates will be able to:
- perform with developed technical skill and stylistic refinement, both as a soloist and as an ensemble member.
- demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the theoretical concepts of music and their relationship to each other with reference to works performed.
- critically analyze, discuss, and demonstrate the use of musical concepts to present a stylistic interpretation of music performed.
- demonstrate proficient aural and visual skills in reading and writing music, including composing, arranging, and improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
- demonstrate critical listening skills.
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major Western historical music periods and music of world cultures.
- demonstrate fundamental competence in using music technology through study and laboratory experience.
- synthesize skills and knowledge through jury, recital, and concert performance as well as portfolio development and practice.
- demonstrate fundamental keyboard skills with proficient ability to accompany and perform at the piano.
NASM and CAEP Accreditation
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is an accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Music.