• Instrumental music majors choose a concentration in Instrumental Music Education which prepares them to be band or orchestra directors as well as general music teachers. Students who major in Music Education, including voice, piano and guitar majors, choose a concentration in Vocal Music Education which prepares them to be choral directors and/or general music teachers.
  • Upon fulfilling the academic requirements of the Music Education program and passing examinations required by the New York State Education Department, students qualify for initial certification to teach music in New York State. Certification to teach in other states is available through each states Department of Education.
  • Guitar and piano students wishing to concentrate in the Instrumental Music track, must also successfully audition on a secondary orchestral wind, string or percussion instrument in addition to their primary instrument.