Ball State University offers one of the nation’s top music education programs, led by faculty who are nationally recognized and bring extensive experience teaching in K-12 schools.
As a music education major, you’ll pursue a fully accredited curriculum that leads to an Indiana K-12 teaching license in either instrumental/general music or vocal/general music.
Our program emphasizes early and consistent classroom experience, beginning in your first semester and continuing throughout your four years. These field-based observations and teaching opportunities support steady growth, ongoing assessment and reflection, and a smooth transition into the profession.
Graduates of our program are hired by Indiana schools at nearly twice the rate of other institutions and are regularly placed in positions across the country.
This dual concentration prepares students to teach instrumental and vocal music across K–12 settings, including general music, band, orchestra, and choir.
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Are you interested in our program? We require an audition on voice or a traditional instrument for the Bachelor of Arts in Music Applied Concentration in addition to the University-wide application. The other concentrations in BA/BS do not have this requirement.
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Are you still looking for more information about our program? Contact our coordinator of undergraduate programs.
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