Music Education

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The Bachelor of Music in Music Education prepares students to teach instrumental, vocal, and general music to learners in grades preK–12, while offering the flexibility to pursue either a Voice Track or an Instrumental Track. This structure allows students to develop depth in their primary area while gaining the broad skills needed for success in any preK–12 music teaching position.

Students build a strong foundation through a combination of hands-on teaching experiences and professional-level music training, with a focus on:

• Musicianship
• Vocal and instrumental techniques
• Traditional and non-traditional music ensembles
• Teaching pedagogies centered on inclusivity, culturally responsive practices, and diverse learning needs

Graduates are prepared for Pennsylvania teacher certification and careers in music education, performance, and community music leadership.

Curriculum Guide (starting Fall 2026)

Catalog | Curriculumn Guide (prior to Fall 2026)

Music Education POLICIES

• Music Education Handbook (Fall 25)
• Four Stages of Teacher Education

Benchmark Forms

1. Professional Dispositions Form
2. First Year Review Form
3. Field II Documentation Form
4. Upper Division Review Form 
5. Field III–IV Documentation Form
6. Teacher Candidacy Application
7. Intent to Student Teach Form

Faculty

• Dr. Timothy Little Trần 
  timothy.little@sru.edu
  Program Coodinator
  Choral Music Education
  Advisor: Seniors

• Dr. Cindy Candelaria-Pieve 
  cindy.candelaria@sru.edu
  Vocal Music Education
  Advisor: First Years

• Brent Echols
  brent.echols@sru.edu
  Instrumental Music Education

• Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich
  cassandra.eisenreich@sru.edu
  Early Childhood & Elementary Music Education
  Advisor: Sophomores

• Dr. David Glover
  david.glover@sru.edu
  Instrumental Music Education
  Advisor: Juniors

• Nathan O. Sheffer
  nathan.sheffer@sru.edu
  Music Education

Clearances

You must check to make sure you have all clearances VALID for the Start Date of Placement (Unless the school/district specifies differently). 

• Act 151: PA Child Abuse History Certification (valid for 1 year)
• Act 34: PA State Police Criminal History Record (valid for 1 year)
• Act 114: FBI Fingerprints (valid for 1 year)
  • If you have an “unofficial” copy, email Devonne your UEID# and she will send you an official letter to accompany the unofficial copy.
• Act 126: Mandatory Reporter Training (valid for 5 years)
• Act 24: Arrest/Conviction Form (a new form is required for each field level)
• TB Test (valid for 2 years UNLESS school requires within the past 90 days)