Music Education at MSUM
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Minnesota State University Moorhead offers the Bachelor of Science in Music Education in preparation for teacher certification and a career as a music education specialist. Students choose a vocal-choral and/or an instrumental emphasis. Studies include preparation in a variety of music education approaches, including those of Kodály. There are excellent opportunities to observe and to teach with the many fine music education specialists in the elementary and secondary schools in the Fargo-Moorhead area. In addition, there are students chapters of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). The Northern Plains Kodály Chapter and the national headquarters of the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) are based in Fargo. |
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As part of their teacher preparation, students perform in the numerous choral and instrumental ensembles on campus. Music education workshops and service activities are available in the area as well.
Jenny Olson's music education students teaching a lesson at convocation.
Advanced study
is possible in preparation for the Master of Science in
Music Education. This degree is directed to recent graduates
and to music educators with teaching experience. MSUM also
hosts an innovative Kodály
Certification program during summer sessions
for graduate students.
Our Music Education faculty includes Prof. Jenny Dufault (General Music), Dr. Kirk Moss (Orchestral), Dr.
Paul Nesheim (Choral), Dr. Rodney J. Rothlisberger
(Secondary Choral), and Dr. John Tesch (Instrumental).
If you have any questions concerning Music Education studies at MSU Moorhead, please contact:
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