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UNF School of Music Programs of Study

Accelerated Bachelor of Music to Master of Music in Music Education: Pedagogy & Research Concentration

Program Highlights:

The accelerated BM to MM program allows students to complete both degrees in what is typically less than six years. This pathway also allows students to take graduate courses at undergraduate tuition rates. Students will graduate with the Bachelor's degree before the Master's degree, allowing them to get a job with the Bachelor's degree and teach full-time while finishing the Master's degree coursework in the evenings and during the summers. 

Educators who have a Master's degree are:

  • More effective
  • Eligible for a higher salary in most school districts
  • Able to work as a department chair or administrator
  • Able to work as an instructor at the collegiate level

Requirements to Apply:

Students who have achieved upper division status (passed all four semesters of theory, aural theory, and class piano, and passed sophomore barrier jury or equivalent) may speak to Music Education faculty to submit an application. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.50, with a minimum GPA of 3.75 in music courses, and no Ds, Fs, or Incompletes, a record of professionalism in academics and personal conduct, passing scores on all portions of the FLDOE General Education exam, and a recommendation from other music faculty members.

Bachelor of Music Education

The School of Music, in collaboration with the College of Education and Human Services, offers the Music Education curriculum for the preparation of teachers of general classroom, instrumental, and choral music. All majors must pass a piano proficiency examination before enrolling in a full-semester internship. Graduates of the program receive the degree and are eligible to apply for a Florida Professional Certificate valid for five years to teach music in grades K-12. 

Upon successful completion of an audition and theory placement test and acceptance into the School of Music, freshmen and sophomore students interested in pursuing music education should consult with an advisor for music education in the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE). Junior and senior students should consult with an advisor for music education in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Music Education major prepares students for a life in music. Graduates will demonstrate mastery of music content knowledge and teaching skills that leads to effective instruction in music education. The core learning objectives of the program are correlated to the National Association of Schools of Music standards and the Florida Accomplished Practices at the pre-professional level.

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Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

The Jazz Studies curriculum prepares students for a life in music. Graduates hold positions in all aspects of the music industry, including performing in the nation’s top professional military ensembles, composing and arranging for the industry’s leading artists, touring internationally, and serving as leading pedagogues in music education.

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Great American Jazz Series

A special component of the UNF Jazz Studies Program is the Great American Jazz Series, which regularly brings in stellar jazz artists as residents. This series, along with other opportunities, has enabled Jazz Ensemble 1 and 2 to perform in concert with more than 100 esteemed artists, such as Herbie Hancock, The Count Basie Orchestra, Joe Henderson, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Dave Brubeck, Joe Williams, Dianne Reeves, Louie Bellson, Dr. Billy Taylor, Arturo Sandoval, Jimmy Heath, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Doc Severinsen, among others. 

 

Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy

The School of Music offers a comprehensive degree program in Piano Pedagogy to prepare students to teach piano to a wide variety of levels in diverse settings or to continue further study at the graduate level. The Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy maintains a strong performance curriculum in addition to the core music curriculum (music theory, aural theory, music history), liberal arts coursework, and eight semesters of work in piano pedagogy.

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Bachelor of Music Performance: Music Technology and Production

The Music Technology and Production curriculum prepares students for a life in music. UNF Music graduates hold positions in all aspects of the music industry, including performing in the nation's top professional and military ensembles, composing and arranging for the industry's leading artists, touring internationally, and serving as leading pedagogues in music education. This concentration prepares students for careers in all facets of music technology and production, including studio recording and live sound engineering. 

The music performance concentration in Music Technology and Production prepares musicians to be sound engineers. While taking courses in music technology and production, students will also receive rigorous training in ear training, music theory, piano skills and private lessons on their primary instrument.

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Bachelor of Music Performance: Piano

The Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance is a four-year program intended for students who wish to become professional musicians or continue further study in music at the graduate level. The Bachelor of Music program consists of a core curriculum (music theory, aural theory, music history), applied study (lessons, ensembles, piano accompanying, senior recital) and a strong liberal arts foundation.

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Bachelor of Music Performance: Strings

The Bachelor of Music in Strings Performance curriculum prepares students for a life in music. Graduates hold positions in all aspects of the music industry, including performing in the nation's top professional and military ensembles, composing and arranging for the industry's leading artists, touring internationally, and serving as leading pedagogues in music education.

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Bachelor of Music Performance: Voice

The Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance curriculum prepares students for a life in music. Graduates hold positions in all aspects of the music industry, including performing in the nation's top professional and military ensembles, composing and arranging for the industry's leading artists, touring internationally, and serving as leading pedagogues in music education.

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Bachelor of Music Performance: Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

The Bachelor of Music in Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Performance curriculum prepares students for a life in music. Graduates hold positions in all aspects of the music industry, including performing in the nation's top professional and military ensembles, composing and arranging for the industry's leading artists, touring internationally, and serving as leading pedagogues in music education.

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