Music Education

Picture Yourself In Our Major

Music Education allows you to specialize in one of three music areas: performance, composition or Jazz Studies. Upon graduation you will be qualified to teach at any level from kindergarten through grade 12.

Begin observing and working in public schools as early as sophomore year. The program culminates with outstanding educators and musicians completing a student teaching experience and confidently beginning their teaching careers.

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Jessica Syed

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

SMS: (856) 347-5566

(856) 256-4202

jessica@admissions.rowan.edu

Recommended For:

doers, creators, and helpers

WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN:

Elementary School General Music Teaching
Middle School General Music Teaching
Middle School Choral Teaching
Middle School Instrumental Teaching
High School Choral Teaching
High School Instrumental Teaching

Aaliyah's Mission

Giving Back To Her Music Community

Aaliyah Jenkins, a first-year Music Education major and triple threat in cello, piano and voice, says music is “so vital to children’s education because it gives them creativity.” She adds, “There’s something about music that’s just so powerful, it brings people together.”

Class of '16

Catherine C. Where My Music Education Degree Has Taken Me

"My time at Rowan and my experiences have really shaped me and made me proud of the performer, singer and teacher that I am. "

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Professors bring in guest artists, teachers and speakers. I’m constantly getting different lenses from around the world on pedagogy and musicianship.
Sam G. Union County, NJ

Sam practices her instrument inside Wilson Hall.

I have always been drawn to music and enjoyed helping people. I just combined my two passions and chose Music Education.
Arianna G. Morris County, NJ

Arianna sits at a table inside an academic building on campus.

Rowan teaches you how to be a teacher and a musician. I think the most important part about teaching music is keeping your musicianship alive.
Michael M. Gloucester County, NJ

Music education major Michael sitting with a trumpet.

I have never felt out of place here. It is a supportive environment where it isn't ever about tearing each other down but building each other up.
Laura N. Morris County, NJ

Laura smiles wearing a coat outside an academic building on campus.

The music department as a whole is full of talented, motivated, and genuinely good people that are always willing to help you out when you need it.
Liz C. Atlantic County, NJ