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800 University Drive
Maryville,Missouri 64468
660.562.1326
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Bachelor of Arts in Music Minor in Music
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The programs of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts provide majors with the skills needed to become highly successful in their chosen professions. The Music program is especially committed to excellence in public school music; in addition to an inclusive major in music, comprehensive programs are also available in vocal music education and instrumental music education. These programs provide instruction in private study, music theory/literature, and methodology applicable to teaching at the elementary and secondary levels.
Northwest Missouri State University has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1969. Our music major degrees are the B.M.E. (Bachelor of Music Education), and the B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in Music. We also offer a Music Minor degree.
Acceptance Rate:
Northwest Missouri State University has a general acceptance rate of 86%
Faculty Info:
Melissa Chesnut, Nikki Hackett, Dr. Karen Britt, Dr. Michael (Mike) Faris, Miranda Myles Jackson, Tom LaPann, Feixue Mei, Armin Muhsam, Marissa Shell, Sarah Sipling, Veronica Watkins, Alyssa Bell, John Bell, Dr. Lydia Bechtel, Dr. Debra Brown, Dr. Jiwon Choi, Dr. Rebecca Dunnell, Kassandra Ferrero, Dr. Ernest Kramer, Dr. Brian Lanier, Dr. Anthony Olson, Dr. Robert Pippin, Dr. William Richardson, Dr. Pamela Shannon, Dr. Doug Smith, Dr. Kathryn Strickland , Dr. Joseph Tomasso, Dr. Stephen Town, Jack Bilbo, Katheryn Bilbo, Patrick Immel, Stephanie Jorandby, Dr. Joe Kreizinger, Dr. Theophil Ross.
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