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Music

Do you have a natural talent or a desire to learn about music? A major in Music at Emporia State will give you the opportunity to learn how to teach, perform, and enjoy music as a career. At ESU, the Department of Music is committed to providing programs that give students the opportunity to study music according to their varied interests and needs. Our programs are of extremely high quality, so graduates will be able to go on to further study in their field or into careers in education or performance. ESU's Department of Music offers a number of performance events and audition days that give the prospective student many opportunities to visit the campus and talk with faculty about their interests.


Salaries

  • Median Starting Salary: Approx: $26,000*
  • After 5 Years Experience: Approx: $36,000

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Quick Facts

  • A number of music degrees and certifications can be earned including the Bachelor of Music Education, The Bachelor of Music in Performance, and the Bachelor of Arts (both general and with a concentration in digital audio recording).
  • You will have the opportunity to join and perform in instrumental ensembles, choral ensembles, and chamber ensembles.
  • Beach Music Hall, a new and excellent facility, houses administrative offices, classrooms, Heath Recital Hall, Hendricks Computer Laboratory, piano laboratory, faculty studios, and practice rooms.
  • The Shepherd Music Center houses the choral and instrumental rehearsal rooms, percussion studio, and the state-of-the-art digital audio recording center.

Career Opportunities

  • Education
  • Performing Arts
  • Music Technology
  • Preparation for Graduate Study

Major Requirements

  • See below for more information

Concentrations

  • Instrumental
  • Vocal
  • Education
  • Digital Audio Recording

Bachelor of Music Requirement

  • General Education Requirement
  • Voice Performance Requirement: 74 hours or
  • Instrumental Performance Requirment: 74 hours

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    Bachelor of Music Education Requirement

    • General Education Requirement
    • Instrumental Emphasis & Education Requirement: 98 hrs or
    • Vocal Emphasis & Education Requirement: 99 hrs

    August 2008: www.payscale.com: Music Director