Music Education Division

The Music Education Division of the UMD School of Music offers programs of study leading to the BME degree, and the MM or MA degree in Music Education. At the doctoral level, the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Music Education) is offered jointly with the College of Education.

All programs are focused on developing reflective music educators and comprehensive musicians for leadership positions in a diverse society. We offer the advantages of a close-knit community within a comprehensive school of music, set in the context of a major state university and the surrounding Washington D.C. – Baltimore metropolitan area.

Faculty

Bruce Carter
Kenneth Elpus
Michael Hewitt
Janet Montgomery - Division Chair

Degrees

Activities

MENC Collegiate Chapter #225
The purpose of MENC Collegiate Chapter #225 at the UMD School of Music is to provide members with opportunities to view and understand various aspects of the Music Education profession. These opportunities are given so that members will be exposed to what it means to be a professional music educator.

The goals of the organization include:
  • Provide opportunities for professional development in the field of Music Education.
  • Acquaint students with the privileges and responsibilities of the Music Education profession.
  • Provide opportunities to become acquainted with the leaders in discussions, workshops, and performances planned by the chapter, state, and national music education organizations.
  • Assist other areas of the UMD School of Music in promotional projects or events throughout the year.

For information on membership, please contact Faculty Advisor Michael Hewitt at 301-405-5504.

Professional Activities

  • Professional Development Series
  • School/University Partnership Project
  • Charles Fowler Colloquium on Innovations in Arts Education
  • Graduate Student Forum
  • Publications
  • On-going Research Initiatives

Resources

Music Education Research Center
The Music Education Research Center (MERC, room 2130A) is a resource room located in the Music Education wing, conveniently neighboring the offices of Music Education faculty. The MERC room houses state-of-the-art multimedia and projection equipment, workstations on Macintosh and PC platforms, numerous method series, and other textbooks useful to undergraduate and graduate students of Music Education, plus ample space for meetings, classes, and seminars.

Undergraduate Music Education Certification Deadlines

Click here to review the essential yearly deadlines for receiving your teaching certification.

Music Education 2011-2012 Calendar

Fingerprint Guidelines

InTASC Core Teaching Standards

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