Why Study Music Education at Vermont State?
- Tailored to Your Goals: You’ll work with your faculty advisor to take classes most relevant to your professional goals. Vermont State offers courses for vocal and instrumental music at every level, PreK-12.
- Established Credentials: Our program is a member of the National Association of Music Educators and the Vermont Music Educators Association. You can participate in activities of student chapters of these organizations.
- Partnerships with Schools: We have strong collaborations with local schools, so you’ll have opportunities to observe and work with professionals in the field.
- Campus Ensembles: Vermont State has a number of campus groups you can join: traditional choral and wind ensembles, our a cappella group, a jazz ensemble, and our Spartan Spirit Band.
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Sample Courses
- Foundations of Music Education
- Methods of Teaching General Music
- Woodwind Teaching Methods
- Brass Teaching Methods
- Percussion Teaching Methods
- Choral Teaching Methods
- Instrumental Music Pedagogy and Literacies
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Student Stories
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“Music is something that never leaves your heart. Even though I began as a different major, music was always there. I am excited to become a teacher so I can hopefully inspire the next generation to work hard and pursue their dreams as well.”
Carley Patch
Meet Our Faculty
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Coordinator of Instrumental Studies and Arts Recruitment
Castleton Campus
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