Music Education

Music Education, pre-K-12 - All Grades

The Nazareth College Department of Music is moving to meet the changes that are being encountered in the areas of technology, subject information, and learning. Music Education students must be involved in knowing and maintaining a pre-existing fixed body of knowledge to preserve while continuing to incorporate new ideas and knowledge into the discipline. The curriculum of the Music Education Program is designed to offer students advanced instruction in curriculum, pedagogy, musicianship, research methods, and various topics in both music and music education. Additionally, the program addresses the needs of the music educator by providing an opportunity for personal growth in musicianship through courses in music history, music theory, and applied music study.

Program Director
Mary C. Carlson, Ph.D.

 
Entry Requirements  

1. Completed Online Application
2. Completion of the professional statement as described on the application
3. Official transcripts from all colleges attended
   
   • Applicant must have completed, or will be completing, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a “B” average in the major field by the start date of the desired term.
     • An applicant who does not meet these grade point average expectations must address them in his/her professional statement; please see the Professional Statement section of the admissions application for further information.
4. A live audition on the candidate’s major instrument (*Please see information on upcoming audition dates)
5. Copy of verification of teacher certification from the TEACH system
6. Two letters of recommendation
7. Resume

*Upcoming Graduate Music Education Audition Dates

o Thursday, October 4, 2012 (October 1 application deadline)
o Thursday, March 28, 2013 (April 1 application deadline)

Auditions will begin at 5 PM. The auditions should be 10 to 15 minutes in length representing at least two different composers and styles. A variety of tempos are suggested. Vocalists should include music in three languages, including English. As part of the audition the Department of Music  faculty will briefly interview each candidate.

Accompanying the admissions application materials is an audition request form that must be completed and returned at least two weeks before the audition date. The audition must be completed prior to the application deadline.

Certification required for admission: Initial or Provisional certification in Music Education

Program leads to: Professional or Permanent certification in Music Education   

Teacher candidates use the NYS TEACH system to apply for Professional certification and need to pay the fees in effect at the time they apply. They must have the appropriate years of teaching experience. New York State Education Department maintains a website with certification requirements: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/

NOTE: ALL STUDENTS COMPLETING THEIR DEGREE PROGRAM AFTER MAY 1, 2014 – ONLY CONTENT SPECIALTY TESTS (CST) WILL BE ACCEPTED. THERE WILL BE THREE OTHER ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED. AT THE TIME OF PUBLISHING THIS CATALOG, THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

During a teacher candidate’s final semester information on the application process will be sent via email. Additional support may be obtained by contacting the Nazareth College Teacher Certification Office at (585)389-2592 or 2591 or e-mail gpotemp2@naz.edu or chill0@naz.edu, www.naz.edu/dept/edu/certification.cfm.
 

Application Deadlines:
March 1 for Summer Term
April 1 for Fall Term
October 1 for Spring Term
Applications received after the stated deadline will be processed on a space-available basis.