为什么要学习音乐教育?
If you love music and dream of a career where you can inspire others to share your passion, a degree in music education will get you started down the right path. You’ll guide your students toward a love of music, helping them gain confidence and expand their imaginations—things they’ll use no matter what future career they pursue. Music educators work in public and private schools, 所有年级, as well as at community organizations, 营地, 教堂, 作为私人教练.
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Dr. 乔莉儿
Dr. 乔莉儿 points to many factors that make the School of Music a great place for young musicians of all sorts, including access to world-class musicians, opportunities for performing in a variety of ensembles, and the superior classroom education the University provides.
Choose a Teaching Specialization
作为一个音乐教育专业的学生, you’ll take courses to prepare you to teach in all settings—choral, 仪器, 和一般. Although your certification will be comprehensive and we encourage a variety of musical experiences, you’ll also select an area of teaching specialization, either 仪器 or voice/piano. All music education options carry the same number of credit and teaching experience requirements for graduation and certification/licensure.
课堂经验
North Park’s music education program utilizes the resources of all our education degrees to get you into real classrooms early and eases your transition from observer to student teacher. 下面是进展:
- Targeted observations as part of the methods course
- Teacher 援助ing: observe and assist teacher/students (50+ hours)
- Mini-Teaching: prepare and teach one lesson each day (7 weeks)
- Student Teaching: full-time teaching (10–16 weeks)
表现的机会
As a member of one of North Park’s signature ensembles you’ll perform throughout the year on- and off-campus. Special annual events include the Festival of Lessons and Carols, Chamber Music Showcase Competition, 和歌剧/清唱剧.
社区伙伴关系
The School of Music partners with the 人民音乐学校, a 芝加哥 organization offering free music education to children, on the 你的项目, a program that provides free orchestral after-school music education. North Park students spend time teaching music at nearby public schools, gaining valuable experience and mentoring young musicians.
Certificate in Music for Social Change and Human Values
This new undergraduate certificate is the first of its kind in the nation, providing preparation for North Park music majors to teach through the El Sistema-inspired philosophy of music instruction. This certificate evolved from an ongoing collaboration with The 人民音乐学校, and is available in conjunction with any music degree program.