Year 1 Sample Courses
- Music Theory
- Music History
- Primary and Secondary Instrument
- Intro to Education
Study music education at NGU and learn to inspire others through the world of music.
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Music is created to be shared and to inspire. You enjoy sharing your passion and talent for music with others. The field of music education provides an opportunity to create a career of passing on your love of music.
The Cline School of Music integrates academic excellence, a Christian worldview, and an enriched cultural experience to produce well-rounded Christian musicians.
By studying music education: instrumental with a piano focus, you’ll enhance your own musical talent through applied lessons and ensemble performances. Courses in music theory and history, methods, education, and directed student teaching will prepare you to be an effective music educator.
A Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a concentration in piano can open up various career opportunities in the field of music and education. While some of these careers may require additional certifications or advanced degrees, here are several options to consider:
Accompanist
Arts and Culture Entrepreneur
Music Teacher (K–12)
Private Piano Instructor
You want choices? We’ve got them! Marching band in the fall. Pep band in the spring. Concert choir, jazz band, and a wide array of ensembles throughout the year. Whatever your passion, pursue it at NGU.
Refine your skills and showcase your talents in over 40 performances each year. Receive helpful feedback to grow as an artist. From chamber and ensemble performances to student and faculty recitals, there’s something for everyone.
Assist ensemble conductors as they prepare for rehearsals. Facilitate guest performances. Even advise younger musicians in their journey. Put your talent to good use for others.
You need time and space to practice. Between Turner Chapel and the Hayes Christian Fine Arts Center, enjoy access to over two dozen spaces designed for you to learn, practice, and perfect your craft.
You’ll also take Chapel for the first seven semesters, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
North Greenville University (NGU) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.