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Are you looking for a way to fuel your passion for music education? Do you want to learn how to conduct your own band or choir? A degree in music education may be for you. You’ll hone your own musicianship skills – including music theory, performance and conducting – and learn how to teach these skills to students. Whether you choose our vocal music or instrumental music education program, you’ll leave Northwest ready to step into your new role of music teacher.
Thu, Nov. 6, 2025
(secondary education / music education)
School of Fine and Performing Arts
660.562.1326
fparts@nwmissouri.edu
As an instrumental or vocal music education major, you’ll gain all the skills and confidence needed to lead your own classroom someday. With a focus on classroom management and music knowledge, music majors enter the workforce with ample experience and knowledge.
Specific jobs for Music Education include:
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers several scholarship opportunities to incoming students, regardless of major. Thanks to Northwest’s scholarship stacking policy – a policy that allows students to stack admissions-based scholarships with music scholarships – the financial support is endless. Now you can focus on what really matters, which is developing your music expertise and paving the path to a successful career! Search music-related scholarships or browse all aid below.
Vocal ensembles include University Chorale, Tower Choir, Concert Choir and musical theatre.
Instrumental ensembles include the Bearcat Marching Band, Bearcat Pep Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Jazz Ensemble and chamber ensembles.
Many Northwest students are involved in a club or organization on campus. Join groups like Sigma Alpha Iota or Phi Mu Alpha to gain new friendships and clock in those volunteer hours that employers love to see on a résumé !
The 549-seat Charles Johnson Theater, housed inside the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building, is named for the first chair of the Spring Festival of the Arts, which evolved into the University's Encore performance series.
“I chose Northwest because it has a solid music education program that was small enough for me to be able to build relationships with professors and not get lost in the crowd.”
Titus Weinzierl | Instrumental Music Education (2021)
Our music faculty are experts in their field and bring tons of unique teaching experience to the classroom. They bring both academic expertise and real-world musical experience to the table, providing personalized mentorship to help you land a teaching job after graduation!
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