Music Teaching at Fredonia
In the realm of music teaching, Fredonia stands out as one of New York's best music schools, producing graduates who excel in musicology and in music education careers across New York and beyond. Our school of music believes that nurturing future music educators is a noble pursuit, and we've crafted an ideal environment for their development.
Classroom Experience
From the second semester of their freshman year, our students gain practical music teaching experience in public schools. We emphasize that great music educators must also be accomplished musicians. Thus, our program includes weekly one-hour private studio lessons with leading artist faculty for six to seven semesters, complemented by weekly master classes. This intensive training culminates in a Graduation Recital, demonstrating mastery of essential music terms and performance skills.
Performance and Pedagogy
Our music education majors have equal opportunities to join auditioned ensembles and compete for performance honors. The curriculum encompasses four semesters of conducting instruction, training in various instrument families' performance and pedagogy, and specialized courses in music education foundations and methods. This comprehensive approach ensures our graduates are well-versed in both practical and theoretical aspects of musicology.
At Fredonia, one of the top schools of music for education, we offer a well-rounded program that balances performance, pedagogy, and music theory. Our goal is to produce educators who are not only skilled in music teaching techniques but also deeply knowledgeable about music terms, history, and various musical traditions.
