Music Education is comprised of many areas of expertise, including the ability to: create artistic music; lead others; create and manage a class; structure rehearsals; plan motivating and enriching lessons, work with, and enrich the work of, colleagues; coordinate many different programs and initiatives; and meet the variety of needs of the students involved. The coursework you are taking in both the College of Arts and Communication and the College of Education and Professional Studies will assist your growth and development in many of these areas. In addition to your classes, however, hands-on experience with real student and professional music educators will provide you with immeasurable learning opportunities.
To that end, students who wish to apply to the College of Education and Professional Studies to be music educators must complete hands-on experience with learners and professional service (within the context of music) prior to applying to the program. A minimum of 50 of these hours must be in a music class with real children!
Because many upperclassmen have been working on the past requirement, the number of hours will be graduated and adjusted according to what year each student is in their program. Please note the following requirements:
All students entering the program from Fall 2011 onwards will be expected to complete 250 hours.
The following are the contexts in which you may accumulate your hours of experience and service:
Nothing will replace the growth you will experience as you work with children and music students, rub shoulders with experienced music educators, and serve the music-making process in our state. We are excited for the stories you will tell about all you are learning as you venture into area classrooms, assist with Wisconsin and UWW music activities, and network at professional music conventions!