Music Education
Program Information
In addition to studying music, our flexible curriculum allows you to easily pursue a double major, study abroad, collaborate with internationally acclaimed artists, complete a major research project, or teach in the Butler Community Arts School–all with the support and inspiration of Butler’s world-renowned faculty. Sample courses in this program include:
- AM 24 – Keyboard Skills 4
- ME 101 – Foundations in Music Education
- ME 232 – Diverse Learners in the Music Classroom
- ME 425 – Administration of the School Music Program
- MH 305 – Music History and Literature 1
- MT 307 – Composing and Arranging for the Classroom Ensemble
- Choral General
- Instrumental
- Jazz Studies
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Performance
- Piano Pedagogy
The Butler Advantage
By graduation, the Butler University School of Music will prepare our students to be able to:
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of music in diverse, historical, cultural, and social contexts.
Demonstrate a proficiency in fundamental theoretical aspects of music, appropriate to the area of study.
Perform using technical and artistic skills appropriate to the area of applied study, including solo and collaborative music making.
Gather, evaluate, and communicate musical information and ideas verbally and in writing.
Teach from their disciplines in a variety of settings.
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Whatever path you’re interested in pursuing, there’s a place for you at Butler.