<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\nTimeline<\/h3>\n
Master of music education students will:<\/p>\n
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- Arrive in July for a 3-week residency in Bemidji. You’ll live in Linden Hall with your cohort or commute to campus if you reside nearby. Much of your coursework will be hands-on — demonstration lessons, conducting, audiation exercises, group work — designed to improve your skills as a highly prepared practitioner.<\/li>\n
- Between your second and third summer session, you’ll enroll in two private lesson courses with your faculty adviser to cover topics such as instrumental, vocal, arranging, conducting or composition.<\/li>\n
- In your third and final year, those who are completing capstone projects will share final projects, theses or recitals with the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nOur Curriculum<\/h2>\n
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Our comprehensive Kodály-inspired curriculum unites faculty mentoring with specializations in choral, instrumental and general music. Topic courses provide instruction in areas such as Orff-Schulwerk, special education, classroom instruments and movement.<\/p>\nWhat You’ll Study<\/a><\/p>\n
\nOur Campus<\/h2>\n
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Each day, you’ll take hands-on courses in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex, overlooking stunning Lake Bemidji. Each evening, you’ll practice, write lesson plans and connect with your cohort in Linden Hall.<\/p>\nSurrounded by 90 acres of headspace, Bemidji State is just a minute’s walk from the charming City of Bemidji. Inspiration is everywhere on our campus.<\/p>\n
See What Makes Us Special<\/a><\/p>\n
\nOur Faculty<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe faculty of the Department of Music are committed to the intellectual, musical and social growth of all the musicians who attend Bemidji State University.<\/p>\n
Read About Our Faculty<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAdmission and Requirements<\/h2>\n
The program launched its first cohort in Summer 2023. Complete the inquiry form<\/i><\/a> to indicate your interest in applying or learning more about our program.<\/p>\n
All interested applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in music or education, graduate level musicianship skills and proficiency in at least one instrument or voice part.<\/p>\n
Visit our tuition and fees page<\/a> for more information on costs.<\/p>\n
Contact<\/h2>\n