Strike a Chord

Lead the Ensemble: Your Music Education Major

Do you dream of inspiring the next generation to find their voice, their rhythm, and their passion? At Culver-Stockton, your calling to teach and motivate starts now.

Forget waiting for advanced classes! You will dive into the heart of Music Education from day one, preparing you to lead a classroom, conduct an orchestra, or direct a choir. Whether your goal is shaping young minds in elementary music or guiding a high school band, our program gives you the practical skills and real-world teaching experience to confidently step up to the podium. Get ready to turn your passion into a powerful, rewarding career that resonates for years to come.

The C-SC Difference

Your musical journey at Culver-Stockton College is active, immersive, and starts on day one. We don’t just teach theory. We put the baton in your hand, both in the classroom and on the stage.

Hands-On From Day One: The 4-Year Teaching Advantage

The path to becoming a confident educator is built into our curriculum:

  • Freshman Year: You won’t wait! You will be placed directly into a local classroom or school district to observe and begin learning the realities of your future career. Plus, you can perform in any of our outstanding bands and choirs, regardless of your major.
  • Sophomore & Junior Years: Your experience accelerates. You will move beyond observation to active teaching environments. You will also gain leadership experience directing small ensembles and rehearsals on campus.
  • Senior Year: Culminate your training with a full-semester Student-Teacher position, working directly under a cooperating teacher to gain the confidence and mastery needed to launch your professional career.
Technology and Mentorship
  • Music Tech Access: Passionate about production? Dive into the future of music with coursework and lessons starting immediately, giving you access to our state-of-the-art recording studios and cutting-edge music technology lab.
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from national award-winning conductors and ensemble directors, performers sough throughout the Midwest, and experts in music education who frequently present at state conferences and direct regional honor ensembles. They are here to be your mentors.
We are a member of the National Association of Schools of Music!
Play Video

The teachers here are very caring and they really do want to see us succeed as well as perform. They are going to see us succeed in the classroom but also see us succeed performance-wise.

– Kar’Mel Brewer

REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
Talent Scholarships
Art Galleries & Venues
View Courses
Department Faculty
Schedule a Visit
Apply Now

What can I do with a Music Education Degree?

High School Choir teacher
Elementary Music teacher
Middle School Choral Director
Middle School Band Director
High School Orchestra Director
High School Band Director

test

3+2 M.Ed. Program

Begin your Master of Education degree as early as your junior year.
Learn More

Beyond the Classroom

  • Student Experiences
    • Culver-Stockton Student Teacher Organization (CSTO)
    • National Association for Music Education – Collegiate
    • Music Student Advisory Council
    • Sigma Phi Zeta (music honor society)
    • Signature Sounds (music tech club)
    • A cappella Clubs – C-S Singers (non-auditioned) and Ocho (auditioned)
    • Arts Abroad (international travel course housed within FALA division)
    • Musical ensembles
  • Professional Experiences
    • Freshman through Junior Classroom Observations
    • Student teaching in your senior year
    • Multiple vocal and instrumental performances each year
    • Internships with professional production companies, music houses and independent producers (music tech)

Information About Our Minors

Music Tech Minor: Music tech minors take the complete music technology sequence designed for the majors without the many additional music-specific courses. It compliments other digital majors like graphic design, marketing, communications, web design, technical theater, etc. and can be added to a music education major to round out their knowledge base.

Music Therapy: We have helped prepare several students for graduate studies in music therapy. Oftentimes students will major in music education with a minor in psychology, or double major in music (BA) and psychology.

Pairs well with minors in Art, Communication, Psychology, Criminal Justice, English, History, Music, and Finance majors. The opportunities build confidence in communicating that is vital to many degree holders.