Music Education

Inspire the next generation of musicians

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Music Education Department
musedu@indiana.edu

Admissions

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Whether you want to spend your career instilling a love of music in young children, helping older children develop their skills, or working in academia, we have a music education program that will fit your needs.

You can choose from four different areas of emphasis: choral, general, band, or orchestra. No matter which area you choose, you’ll receive a comprehensive education that gives you the tools you need to succeed as a teacher as well as extensive performance experience.

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Music Education

Graduate programs

Master of Music Education

Master of Science in Music Education

Doctor of Music Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education

Certificate in Music Education

Study with world-class music education faculty

Our faculty are dedicated educators who strive for excellence in teaching, musicianship, and scholarship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Our goal is to prepare you to be an outstanding music educator who can serve as a positive role model for your students and assume leadership positions in the field. We define music education broadly, to include traditional public school music and, moreover, all aspects of music pedagogy.

Peter Miksza

Chair, Department of Music Education

Phone:: 812-855-7253
Email:: pmiksza@indiana.edu
Office:: Simon Center, M145H

Brenda Brenner

Eugene O'Brien Bicentennial Executive Associate Dean (Interim)

Phone:: 812-855-0989
Email:: bbrenner@indiana.edu
Office:: East Studio Building, JS308, JS407

Jim DeCaro

Adjunct Lecturer in Music (Music Education)

Email:: jdecaro@iu.edu

Frank Diaz

Associate Professor of Music (Music Education)

Phone:: 812-855-6343
Email:: fmdiaz@indiana.edu
Office:: Simon Center, M145G

Amanda Draper

Assistant Professor of Music (Music Education)

Email:: ardraper@iu.edu
Office:: Simon Music Center, M145E

Brent Gault

Professor of Music (Music Education)

Phone:: 812-855-7993
Email:: bgault@indiana.edu
Office:: Simon Center, M145J

Estelle Jorgensen

Professor Emerita of Music (Music Education)

Email:: jorgense@indiana.edu

Lauren Kapalka Richerme

Associate Professor of Music (Music Education)

Phone:: 812-855-4430
Email:: lkricher@indiana.edu
Office:: Simon Center, M145F

Lissa May

Chair, Department of Guitar (Interim)

Phone:: 812-855-0308
Email:: lamay@indiana.edu
Office:: Simon Music Center

Brian Shaw

Assistant Professor of Music (Music Education)

Phone:: 812-855-3733
Email:: bpshaw@iu.edu
Office:: Simon Center, M145C

Julia Shaw

Associate Professor of Music (Music Education)

Email:: shawjt@iu.edu
Office:: Simon Center, M145D

Perform on a regular basis

As student here, you’ll have numerous chances to perform in our beautiful performance halls.

You’ll participate in at least one ensemble each semester of your academic journey—and you can join multiple ensembles. What types of ensembles you choose will depend on your musical focus and interests. We have more than two dozen bands, choirs, orchestras, and other ensembles from which to choose.

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Support the Department of Music Education

Help support activities of the Department of Music Education and students enrolled in a degree program in Music Education at the Jacobs School of Music.

Many of us here at Jacobs strive for excellence in so many facets of our musical lives. Jacobs is a special place, where I feel I can work with students, colleagues, and mentors who have similar passions for high-quality playing and instruction.
Jacqueline Skara, Ph.D. Music Education

Music Education

Inspire the next generation of musicians

Contact Us

Admissions

Undergraduate degrees

Graduate programs

Study with world-class music education faculty

Perform on a regular basis

Support the Department of Music Education

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