Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Instrumental Music Education

Middle Tennessee State University

If you are an instrumentalist interested in teaching band, orchestra, or general music, MTSU is the place to study. With faculty members that excel both in instrumental performance and teaching techniques, the MTSU School of Music offers preparation for future teachers—equipping them to instil students with performance skills and musical understandings. Hands-on experience in schools begins during the first year of the degree and continues all the way through student teaching. In addition to developing as teachers, Instrumental Music Education majors participate in the full musical life of the School of Music, studying with our exceptional applied faculty, developing their knowledge of music theory and history, and performing in ensembles including the Band of Blue marching band.

Careers

Instrumental Music Education majors most frequently go on to teach music in K-12 schools, leading a variety of instrumental ensembles and teaching general music courses. MTSU music alumni are also frequently accepted into graduate music programs in music education, performance, and conducting. Some alumni go into music education-related fields such as instrument sales, repair, professional development, and curriculum design. Some future job possibilities include:

Band director

Church musician/worship leader

Composer/arranger/orchestrator

Instrument salesperson/repair technician

Instrumental performer

Marketer

Music critic/journalist

Music editor and publisher

Music educator

Music librarian

Musicologist

Orchestra director

Songwriter

Studio/private teacher

University professor