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 Music Education

* Please take a look at our Music Scholarships

If you love music and want to share that passion with young people, consider a major in music education at Jamestown College. Our Music Education degree program provides a comprehensive music background along with all of the requirements for teacher licensure. We invite you to join our dynamic team of teachers and learners in an exciting journey to realize your potential and fulfill your promise.

Jamestown College Music Education Distinctions

Our curriculum reflects current state and national standards for preparation of future music teachers. As a music education major at Jamestown College, you will benefit from:

  • faculty who are dedicated to teaching and willing to work with students to have the best college experience
  • numerous performing ensembles
  • hands-on opportunities to meet and work with educators and students in the community
  • the latest information with regard to legislation and regulations affecting the teaching profession
  • Small class sizes with the focus on excellence in teaching and student learning
  • Significant opportunities for international study, hands-on field experiences, and co-curricular activities

Proven Success

Jamestown College education students score above the national average on the ACT test and maintain some of the top grade point averages among all students. We seek students who can face the demands and challenges of the teaching profession and who are well-prepared and confident that they will make an important difference in the lives of children and young adults.

Education students are encouraged to join the Student North Dakota Education Association. Other organizations in early childhood education, reading, mathematics, and science also provide opportunities for participation.

Eligible students are invited to join Pi Lambda Theta, the international honor society and professional association in education.

 

Courses and Requirements outline the specific coursework for this major.

Our Academic Catalogs provide information on policies and procedures, the admissions process, programs of study, and degree requirements.

As course offerings can change from semester to semester, working with the Registrar’s office will ensure that your courses are kept on schedule so that you can graduate in four years.

Richard Walentine, DMA
Professor and Department Chair
(DMA, University of Colorado Boulder)
Applied Voice, Music Theory, Diction, Song and Opera Literature, Vocal Pedagogy, Performance Workshop, Opera History, Harmony/Theory, and Music Appreciation
William Wojnar, PhD
Professor
(PhD, University of Iowa)
Applied Piano and Organ lessons, Music History, and Keyboard Pedagogy
Aaron McDermid, ABD
Assistant Professor and Director of Choral Activities
(ABD, University of Arizona)
Applied Voice, Conducting, Choral Arranging, Secondary Methods, and other related courses
Benjamin Schneider, ABD
Associate Professor and Director of Bands and Orchestra
(ABD, Peabody Conservatory of Music)
Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Chamber Ensembles, Instrumental Conducting, Music Methods, Instrumental Techniques and Applied Woodwinds

Jamestown College
Music Department
6031 College Lane
Jamestown, North Dakota 58405

Department Chair: Dr. Richard Walentine
Email: rwalenti@jc.edu

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