Music Teacher Education School

Turn Your Passion for Music Into a Teaching Career

Wondering how to become a music teacher? The Bachelor of Music (Mus.B.) in Music Education at Five Towns College combines advanced musical study, performance, and teacher preparation for students pursuing careers as K–12 music educators.

The program fulfills New York State Education Department requirements for initial certification in Music Education, pending successful completion of required New York State assessments.

Choose from two concentrations:

• Instrumental
• Vocal/Piano/Guitar

Both prepare students for K–12 New York State certification in Music Education.

Develop as a Musician & Educator

Build the musical, educational, and classroom skills needed to become an effective music teacher through study in areas such as:

* Music education and teaching methods
* Music theory and ear training
* Music history
* Keyboard skills
* Private music instruction
* Vocal and instrumental conducting
* Performance ensembles
* Educational foundations and teaching

Students also complete required fieldwork and observation hours in area schools, followed by a student teaching experience at both the elementary and secondary levels under the supervision of the Music Education Director.

If you’ve been searching for a music teacher degree, music teaching programs, music teacher colleges, or New York music teacher certification, Five Towns College provides a structured path from college-level music study to teacher preparation.

Prepare to Become a Music Teacher

Five Towns College’s Long Island location provides access to 127 public schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties for fieldwork and observation opportunities.

Music Education students can also participate in the NYSSMA Collegiate Chapter, connecting with area music educators and participating in workshops, festivals, and professional activities.

Graduates can pursue opportunities as K–12 school music teachers, private instructors, vocal directors, marching band or drum corps instructors, performers, composers, and arrangers.

Five Towns College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).