Music Education Major, B.M.E.

The Bachelor of Music Education program at MSU Denver is one of the most highly regarded music education programs in the state. Flourish in our inclusive and progressive environment as you develop the music and teaching skills necessary to become a great music educator.

You will benefit from hands-on experience observing and working with practicing teachers – and student teaching yourself – in diverse classrooms across the Denver metropolitan area. Let our creative, innovative curriculum spark your imagination while our dedicated faculty guide and mentor you to become a successful music teacher at any level in today’s K-12 school environment.

The Department of Music at MSU Denver boasts state-of-the-art performance venues and a faculty of innovative musicians, scholars, and composers. Our modern curriculum flows through classical, jazz, commercial, and global music to help you navigate the broad range of career opportunities that exist for the 21st-century musician.

MSU Denver’s music faculty are among the finest performers and educators in the nation, committed to building a familial atmosphere for students and bringing a passion for music education that will ignite your creativity and inspire you to think about music in innovative ways.

As a Bachelor of Music Education graduate, you’ll be licensed to teach K-12 Music in the State of Colorado.

Graduates of MSU Denver’s Music Education program are working as teachers in every major school district throughout metropolitan Denver.

The Department of Music at MSU Denver is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Bachelor of Music Education degree program is accredited by the Colorado Department of Teacher Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.