Music Education

Music Education

Bachelor of Arts

Music Education majors at NNU are driven to share their love of music-making with others. Therefore, our degree is grounded in preparing you as a well-rounded musician with skills to facilitate music-making. NNU's highly sought-after Music Education graduates have a nearly 100% placement rate in the teaching profession. While the degree program culminates with Idaho K-12 teacher certification, the skills you develop can also support areas such as music therapy, private and charter school teaching, community music, private studio teaching and more.

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  • Continue your passion for making music
  • Develop a broad understanding of the skills necessary to be a music educator
  • Earn your Music Teacher Certification through meaningful courses and field experiences

Music Education

Music Education majors at NNU can expect to participate in a variety of music courses. The curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the skills necessary to be a music educator, including conducting, music theory, ensemble and solo playing, music history and more.

Music Education majors will:

  • Learn the intricacies of teaching voice, strings, winds and percussion through hands-on experiences
  • Perform in a large ensemble (Choir, Orchestra, and/or Wind Ensemble)
  • Study privately with one of NNU's studio instructors
  • Complete multiple field experiences at local schools
  • Attend recitals and concerts

While the degree program culminates with Idaho K-12 teacher certification, the skills you develop can also support areas such as music therapy, private and charter school teaching, community music, private studio teaching and more. For more information about NNU's Education Department, contact Holly Ripley at hripley@nnu.edu.

Secondary Education Course Catalog

Music Education Endorsement Course Catalog

Degree Details

Bachelor of Arts

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I absolutely love leading worship, and it was so cool to get plugged into several outlets right away that didn't require me to be a music major. I didn't expect to have the opportunities that I had so soon—I was involved when I started my first semester freshman year!

Courtney Ritchey
BA Elementary Education

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