Overview

The Music Education (Pre-K-12) from Buffalo State SUNY requires intensive study in music performance, music history, music theory, and methodology of teaching, with an emphasis on world music and urban culture.

Learning Outcomes

Technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.

An overview understanding of the repertory in the student's major performance area and the ability to perform from a cross-section of that repertory.

The ability to read at sight with fluency demonstrating both general musicianship and, in the major performing area, a level of skill relevant to professional standards appropriate for the particular concentration.

Knowledge and skills sufficient to work as a leader and in collaboration on matters of musical interpretation, including rehearsal and conducting skills as appropriate to the particular music concentration."

Keyboard competency

Growth in artistry, technical skills, collaborative competence and knowledge of repertory through regular ensemble experiences that are varied both in size and nature.

Rudimentary capacity to create derivative or original music both extemporaneously and in written form.

A basic knowledge of music history through the present time, including study and experience of musical language and achievement in addition to that of the primary culture encompassing the area of specialization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Brass Techniques

Percussion Techniques

String Techniques

Woodwind Techniques

Vocal Pedagogy

Music Studies and Careers

American Popular Music

Technology Applications for Music Education

Music History: Antiquity-Baroque

Music History: Classic-Contemporary

Composition, Improvisation, and Arranging

Instrumental Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , National

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International students - Please contact the university for application dates and deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

133 SCH

133-139

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed the equivalent of 12 years of elementary and secondary education

Demonstrate the ability to pay all college costs (estimated at $35,244 USD annually)

Provide evidence of proficiency in the English language

Submit your transcripts

Submit your test results and scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Out-of-State

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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