Music Education

Why study music education at BGSU in Ohio?

• Learn from the finest in the field. The BGSU Department of Music Education is one of the largest and most versatile in the country. Our music education faculty are passionate, accomplished and highly respected. Faculty-to-student ratio in the music education degree program is 6:1. 
• Gain real-world experience in cooperative schools and community programs under the direct guidance of faculty.
• Proven record of success. Prestigious honors, such as the Ohio Music Education Association Teacher of the Year and Young Teacher of the Year, have been awarded to numerous BGSU alumni – sometimes several years running.
• Modern music facilities. The Moore Musical Arts Center has more than 70 practice rooms, an 822-seat concert hall, a 221-seat recital hall and state-of-the-art computer labs and recording studios. 
• Accreditation. The BGSU bachelor of music education program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The BGSU College of Education, including the Department of Music Education, is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Opportunities to get involved.
  • Join organizations such as the Ohio College Music Teachers Association. 
  • Take advantage of hundreds of annual performance opportunities.
  • Take on leadership roles helping to organize on-campus shows and festivals.
  • Volunteer with peer-to-peer teaching or at local schools as a teaching assistant.
  • Mentor inner-city public school students with the Music Plus program or middle school musicians in the Middle School Academy Band program. 
• Supportive music community. The BGSU MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music showcases standout student works and performances, advances student music projects and research and produces a radio series with WGTE-FM in Toledo. 
• Expand your reach. 
  • Explore study abroad opportunities. 
  • Participate in world music ensembles. 
  • Apply for travel conference grants from Pro Musica.
  • Network with professionals in the Ohio Music Educators Association.
• Make a difference as a music teacher. Research shows that music classes sharpen cognitive skills, build self-confidence and forge stronger social connections. Students with a solid foundation of music education consistently perform better academically.