This is a four-year professional degree for students who intend to make music a career whether as a public school teacher or supervisor of music. The degree provides for many professional opportunities and serves also as preparation for graduate study in music. Upon satisfactory completion of the music education course of study, the student is certified to teach music at both the elementary and secondary levels.<br><br>This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.<br><br>Through the completion of the B.M. in Music Performance, students will be able to:<br><br>Demonstrate competence in the knowledge and application of music theory and ear training/sight singing.<br>Demonstrate proficiency at the piano.<br>Demonstrate skill as a conductor.<br>Effectively communicate in writing on topics in the area of music history. <br>Successfully perform a thirty minute Junior Recital on their major instrument.<br>Pass the Praxis Core and Praxis II: Music Content Exam.<br>Articulately express a personal philosophy of Music Education.<br>Create educationally sound lesson plans.<br>Demonstrate knowledge and application of instructional methods as they pertain to instrumental, choral and general music.<br>Successfully complete the capstone, which is fifteen weeks of student teaching at the elementary, middle school and high school levels in public schools.<br>Apply for licensure to teach music in the state of Maine, which has reciprocal agreements with other states.