Bachelor of Music Teacher Licensure Option
With a long history of both teacher education and a vibrant music program, EIU has earned recognition for preparing outstanding music teachers. Students gain immediate experience through observing and teaching in music classrooms during each semester of enrollment and all concentrations lead to the same licensure, with broad-based preparation in all areas of music education. However, each of the following concentrations has unique professional development experiences, designed to help the prospective teacher achieve his/her professional and musical goals.
Music Education Program Highlights
Customizable — EIU offers three concentrations for music education students to choose from: Instrumental Music, Vocal/Choral Music, and General Music. You can choose the concentration that best meets your interests and teaching goals.
Broad — When you graduate you will be prepared to teach music at all levels, from elementary to high school. You will be able to choose appropriate methods and music, plan course content and activities, and inspire the next generation of music students.
Licensure — Upon completion of the program you will have the skills and requirements needed for state licensure and employment as a music teacher.
Core Courses:
All music teacher licensure students complete a core set of courses that include music theory, ear training, and music history.In addition, all students take weekly hour-long lessons on their primary instrument and voice and participate in a large ensemble each semester.
To view a suggested course sequence for any of the Teacher Licensure Concentrations, please see the Current Student Website ( https://www.eiu.edu/music/students_current.php ). Course Sequences for all degree programs are listed under the “Advising/Registration/Course Sequences."

Vocal Concentration Courses
- Intro to Music Education
- Elementary & General Music
- Intro. to Music Technology
- Piano Class I/II/III/IV
- Vocal Diction I/II
- Intro to Inst. Music
- Secondary General Music
- Vocal/Gen. Methods
- Conducting I
- Choral Conducting
- Choral Arranging
- Junior Recital
- Senior Recital

General Music Courses
- Intro to Music Education
- Elementary & General Music
- Intro. to Music Technology
- Piano Class I/II/III/IV
- World Percussion
- Intro to Inst. Music
- Secondary General Music
- Vocal/Gen. Methods
- Vocal Diction I/II or Applied Voice
- Conducting I
- Choral Conducting OR
Instrumental Conducting
- Choral OR
Band Arranging
- Junior Recital
- Senior Recital

Instrumental Concentration Courses
- Intro to Music Education
- Elementary & General Music
- Intro. to Music Technology
- Piano Class I/II
- Inst. Methods Lab
- Brass Class
- Strings Class
- Percussion Class
- Choral Methods
- Conducting I
- Instrumental Conducting
- Instrumental Methods
- Jazz & Marching Band Methods
- Band Arranging
- Junior Recital
- Senior Recital