Professor Edwards
Associate Professors Chiou, Hiester, Whitehead

Preparing to become a music teacher at OWU is based on three crucial pillars: a strong foundation in the content area (e.g., fundamentals of musicianship), an appreciation for multiple perspectives by exploring how problems are approached and solved in a variety of disciplines (e.g., a liberal arts curriculum), and the development of leadership skills in diverse school environments as pre-service teachers practice how to help their students learn (e.g., field experience and student teaching). Additionally, our balanced music education program leads to Multi-Age K-12 teaching licensure while also offering students the opportunity to double-major in another discipline.

Music Education - Instrumental majors must complete a total of 34 graduation units, including seven semesters in a primary performance area large ensemble (minimum 1.75 units in Symphonic Wind Ensemble or Orchestra) and seven semesters of applied study on their primary instrument (minimum 1.75 units). Music Education Instrumental majors complete all instrumental methods courses (MUS 241 - Brass, MUS 243 - Percussion, MUS 245 - Strings and MUS 247 - Woodwinds) as well as one semester of voice methods (MUS 240). In addition to the primary ensemble requirement, at least one semester is required in a secondary large vocal ensemble (e.g., Symphonic Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra).