BA/BS in Music Education (Classical)

Music Education (Classical) is a four-year, 20-credit Bachelor of Music program in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto's St. George campus, preparing music educators who work across school, community, and studio settings. The core curriculum combines music history and culture, music theory, musical skills, and keyboard harmony with individual instruction on a primary performance instrument and participation in major ensembles. Students begin with Introduction to Music Education in Year 1, followed by Theoretical Inquiry and Psychological Foundations courses in Year 2, alongside coursework in instrumental techniques, rehearsal methods, pedagogy, and conducting. In upper years, students may specialize in elementary, choral, or instrumental music education, music from other traditions, or music education for social change, while maintaining breadth across their musical studies. Admission requires an audition on the applicant's major instrument, an interview, and a passing score on the University of Toronto Classical Entrance Theory Exam, in addition to academic admission requirements. Graduates pursue careers as classroom music teachers, community music educators, and artist-teachers in arts organizations.