在新墨西哥州的K-12级“音乐一级”许可下，任何级别的人都可以教授任何音乐课。但是，在一个学区雇用两个或两个以上音乐教育者的情况下，器乐与声乐/普通音乐之间通常存在责任分工。因此，音乐系在音乐教育方面提供了两个计划中的课程，即乐器演奏集中和人声集中。这种乐器演奏集中包括弦乐，风，打击乐器，钢琴或吉他的演奏。
The University of New Mexico Department of Music aims to provide the highest quality musical education, in order to make a substantial contribution to the cultural life of its region and the world by reinforcing the integral value of music in society. Our programs strive to develop the complete musician, one who is not solely interested in his or her primary instrument, but one who engages the world around them with and through their music. UNM has the largest performance faculty in the state, and students in all degree plans have access to one-on-one instruction on their instrument. A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.