Designed for K-12 music educators, the new master of music education at 91心頭利 combines intensive in-residence instruction with the flexibility of a 4-week low-residency summer program.

Program Overview

Three consecutive summer residencies will bring you and your cohort to Bemidji State, situated on stunning Lake Bemidji in Minnesota’s North Woods. Throughout the 33-credit program, you will develop advanced musicianship skills, enhance your pedagogical knowledge, perform vocally and instrumentally, and further your praxis as a PK–12 music educator.

Timeline

Master of music education students will:

  • Arrive in July for a 3-week residency in Bemidji. You’ll live in Linden Hall with your cohort or commute to campus if you reside nearby. Much of your coursework will be hands-on — demonstration lessons, conducting, audiation exercises, group work — designed to improve your skills as a highly prepared practitioner.
  • Between your second and third summer session, you’ll enroll in two private lesson courses with your faculty adviser to cover topics such as instrumental, vocal, arranging, conducting or composition.
  • In your third and final year, those who are completing capstone projects will share final projects, theses or recitals with the community.

Our Curriculum

Conductor standing in front of ensembleOur comprehensive Kodály-inspired curriculum unites faculty mentoring with specializations in choral, instrumental and general music. Topic courses provide instruction in areas such as Orff-Schulwerk, special education, classroom instruments and movement.

What You’ll Study

Our Campus

91心頭利 and Lake Bemidji viewed from aboveEach day, you’ll take hands-on courses in the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex, overlooking stunning Lake Bemidji. Each evening, you’ll practice, write lesson plans and connect with your cohort in Linden Hall.

Surrounded by 90 acres of headspace, Bemidji State is just a minute’s walk from the charming City of Bemidji. Inspiration is everywhere on our campus.

See What Makes Us Special

Our Faculty

Dr. Cory Renbarger teaching a class

The faculty of the Department of Music are committed to the intellectual, musical and social growth of all the musicians who attend 91心頭利.

Read About Our Faculty

Admission and Requirements

The program launched its first cohort in Summer 2023. to indicate your interest in applying or learning more about our program.

All interested applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in music or education, graduate level musicianship skills and proficiency in at least one instrument or voice part.

Visit our tuition and fees page for more information on costs.

Contact

Contact Dr. Eric Olson with any questions at eric.olson.2@bemidjistate.edu.