Elevate your passion and talent for music and prepare yourself to train the next generation of musicians and music enthusiasts. With the Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, you’ll learn the skills you need to teach music at the elementary, middle or high school level. You’ll study music theory, conducting, aural skills, music history, instrumental methods and receive individualized attention from Brenau’s music faculty. You’ll also take a teacher education sequence of courses from the College of Education, and student teach for a semester. All of these skills and experiences will ensure that you graduate from Brenau as an educator ready to inspire and challenge your students through music and spread your love of music to those around you.
Student opportunities
- Perform in, or even conduct, Brenau’s musical ensembles, including the Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Spectrum Singers, Gospel Choir or Opera Workshop
- Study one-on-one with faculty members to enhance your skills as an educator and a musician
- Perform for members of the community in Brenau’s three large concert halls
- Develop critical connections with professors, who will help you become an effective educator
- Perform solos and complete a senior recital
- Attend recitals and concerts from other university ensembles
Potential careers
- Music educator in private or public schools
- Arts management and administration
- Private music instructor
- Vocal coach/collaborative pianist
- Graduate school for music education
Auditions
Once admitted to Brenau University, students have the opportunity to audition to become a Music Education major. If you would like to audition, please fill out the online audition application. You can find the audition dates for this year and complete the application there. If you have questions, please contact the music department chair, Dr. Ashley Conway, at [email protected] or 770-534-6234. All students should fill out the online audition application at least two weeks before their audition.
- Pianists must perform TWO pieces from memory: 1. One sonata (or sonatina) movement from the Baroque or Classical period and 2. One piece from the Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary period (one of these pieces must be in a fast tempo).
- Vocalists must sing TWO standard English, Italian, French or German art songs from memory. (English may be substituted for any foreign language.) Art Songs, Folk Songs, and Hymns are encouraged.
- Instrumentalists must perform TWO pieces in contrasting moods from the standard repertoire for the instrument.)
To be able to practice professionally after completion of this program, you must pass a professional certification exam.
Graduates of this program are prepared to take the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE®), Georgia’s state-approved educator certification assessment program. Upon passing the GACE, graduates will be qualified for initial teaching certification in Georgia.