Find your voice as a music educator. Find Your Fearless.
A vocal performance music education degree will prepare you for a career teaching and state certification for K-12 general and vocal music education. And, with an emphasis in general education, liberal arts, experiential learning, and leadership, we know you’ll be ready.
Learn by Leading as a Vocal Music Teacher
As you pursue a vocal music education degree at SEMO, you will study the pedagogy, techniques, literature of applied voice, as well as music theory and music history.
Build Your Teaching Skills
Study vocal pedagogy, music theory, conducting, music history and teaching methods designed to prepare you for the classroom.
Gain Classroom Experience Early
Apply what you learn through field experiences in K-12 classrooms and develop the confidence to lead your own students.
Perform and Collaborate
Continue developing your musicianship through ensembles, performances and opportunities to learn from experienced educators and performers.
Study in a Nationally Recognized Program
SEMO’s Bachelor of Music Education program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, preparing graduates for careers in music education.
What Can You Do with a Vocal Music Education Degree?
A degree in vocal music education prepares you to inspire students through music and build a career in education, performance and related fields. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive team will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
Graduate School Opportunities of Recent Vocal Music Education Degree Graduates
- Illinois State University
- Indiana University
- Longy School of Music
- University of Florida
- University of Kansas
- University of Louisville
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of South Florida
- Washington University
Internship Opportunities of Recent Vocal Music Education Degree Graduates
- Harrow International School, Beijing, China
- Paducah (KY) Symphony
- St. Louis Symphony
- Youth Excellence on Stage–Middle East
Orchestra Position Opportunities of Recent Vocal Music Education Degree Graduates
- Kansas City Symphony
- Paducah (KY) Symphony
- St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus
- Memphis Symphony
Teaching Position Opportunities of Recent Vocal Music Education Degree Graduates
- Belt Valley Public Schools (MT)
- Perish Episcopal School, Dallas, TX
- Santa Fe (NM) Public Schools
- Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Sikeston, Fredricktown, Perryville, St.Louis, O’Fallon, and Columbia (MO) Public Schools and the Ft. Zumwalt School District (MO)
Teacher Certification
Upon completion of Southeast’s Teacher Preparation Program an individual is eligible to be recommended for a Missouri Teaching Certificate in K-12 vocal 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.
A student may also apply for dual certification in the state of Missouri.