Music Education: Instrumental
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Outcomes & Careers
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$65k
High School Teacher
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a high school teacher is $65,220.
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$85k
Music Professor
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a music professor is $84,380.
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$62k
Music Director
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a music director is $62,590.
The instrumental music education curriculum includes core coursework to prepare you for a career teaching music. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Teacher Preparation Program Admission Requirements
This program requires specific courses and a certain number of completed hours for admission.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of Southeast’s Teacher Preparation Program an individual is eligible to berecommended for a Missouri Teaching Certificate in K-12 instrumental music if the student has the following:
- A final 3.0 GPA in both pedagogy and content coursework;
- A passing score on the appropriate licensure exam(s) as required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
- A passing score on the Teacher Candidate Instrument of the Missouri Educator Evaluation System;
- MSHP/FBI background clearance from no earlier than one year prior to the date of the application for certification
What will it cost?
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Opportunities in Music at SEMO
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Music Scholarships
We know that paying for an education isn’t easy, but it is worth it. That is why The Department of Music has scholarships available just for its’ students. See all of the scholarships available to Department of Music students.
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Performance Venues
You know at a school with an entire campus dedicated to the arts, you will get to perform in some beautiful space. Explore our performance venues now.
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Auditions
Ready to find your next performance group or take your next step towards a degree? Learn more about the audition process at SEMO. -
Ensembles
No matter what instrument you play. We have a performance group for you to gain the experience necessary to make your passion, your career.
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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
Accreditation
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701