Overview

The Music Learning and Teaching BMus program offered at Arizona State University is an innovative 120 credit hour degree program designed to prepare students for successful careers as leaders in music learning and teaching in a variety of K-12 school and community settings. Upon completion, students earn a K-12 teaching certification with multi-state reciprocity.

Coursework and lab participation help students develop strong pedagogical skills and flexible musicianship, and to deepen and broaden their music making in varied styles and contexts, including contemporary digital music making. Students also develop the abilities skills to facilitate peoples' music engagement and learning in varied settings.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to teach in public and private school music programs that offer a variety of music classes, including general music, choir, band, orchestra, strings, guitar, jazz, music production, music technology and popular music.

Graduates work in various professional or entrepreneurial capacities, including:

performing in community and professional ensembles in a variety of styles and traditions or as a freelance musician in venues, such as art galleries, churches, clubs, cruise ships, resorts, restaurants and theme parks
presenting school and community programs, as artist-in-residence
teaching and directing in a private studio or community programs,
working in music-related fields such as media production, music business, publishing, marketing and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Art of Teaching Children Music
The Art of Teaching Contemporary Musicians
The Art of Teaching Choral Musicians
The Art of Teaching Beginning Instrumentalists
The Art of Teaching Advanced Instrumentalists
Music History
Music in World Cultures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit an ASU application for undergraduate admission in addition to a separate School of Music, Dance and Theatre application.
Admission to the music program is highly selective and based on an audition process.
Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Submit the nonrefundable application fee (Arizona residents: $50; Domestic nonresidents: $70; International nonresidents: $85).
Request your official transcript and examination results be sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services.
Provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Submit your ACT or SAT scores.
All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 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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Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Tempe

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