FACULTY

Marilyn Meador, Ph.D., North Texas State University
Director of Music Education
Professor (General Music Education and Organ)
mmeador@runet.edu

Wayne Gallops, Ph.D., University of South Florida; M.M.E.
Florida State University; B.M., University of Tampa
Assistant Professor (Music Education, Jazz)
rgallops@radford.edu

Christopher Kelly White, M.M., University of Louisiana-Lafayette; B.M.,
California State University-Northridge
Instructor (Music Education, Jazz Ensemble) cwhite@dodgecity.net

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education prepares students for careers as choral directors, instrumental directors or general music teachers in public schools. In accordance with certification guidelines established by the Commonwealth, students choose either a Vocal/Choral or an Instrumental concentration. Vocal/Choral students pursue applied music study in voice or keyboard. Instrumental students have applied study on a band or orchestra instrument. Both concentrations receive a solid foundation of pedagogical skills and professional knowledge, with many opportunities to observe and participate in public school settings, K-12.

Virginia has reciprocal licensure agreements with 48 other states. The high demand for public school music teachers gives a 100 percent placement rate for graduates of this program.