At Central Michigan University, we are a community committed to the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, discovery, and creativity. We provide student-centered education and foster personal and intellectual growth to prepare students for productive careers, meaningful lives, and responsible citizenship in a global society. |
Music Education, B.Mus.Ed. | Students in the music degree program at Central Michigan University study in extraordinary facilities, work closely with expert faculty and seek advanced musical skills. They value the liberal arts and are dedicated learners. Whether earning a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, you’ll become adept in music theory, composition, history and performance as you prepare for a career in the arts, business, industry or government or go on to graduate study. |
Choral Option | |
Choral Minor | |
General Music Option | |
General Music Minor | |
Instrumental Option | |
Instrumental Minor | |
Music, B.Mus. | Music is a passion … and you want to share it with others. Students who pursue a music education degree gain advanced, comprehensive performance experience while also mastering coursework that leads to teacher certification at the K-12 level. You’ll become adept in music performance, theory, history and pedagogy — music studies that prepare you to teach or gain admission to the most selective graduate programs. |
Orchestral Instruments | |
Theory/Composition | |
Piano | |
Voice | |
Music, B.A.; B.S. | |
Music Theatre. B.F.A. | If you dream of becoming an actor, singer or dancer, you’ll gain hands-on experience at Central Michigan University and learn from experienced and enthusiastic faculty members who are eager to share their performance and production backgrounds. CMU’s music theatre program allows you to focus on a specialty and expand your expertise through a structured curriculum, opening doors for a variety of musical theatre careers. |
MM Music: Performance – MM | This program is intended for students planning careers in performance, studio teaching, or college teaching. The program provides excellent preparation for doctoral study in music. |
Music: Music Education – MM | This program is designed for forward-thinking public school music educators who desire a planned and rigorous academic program of study in music theory, history, research, and education combined with relevant topical seminars. |
Area of Specialization |