TELL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Learn from our world-class faculty in a creative environment, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Gain real-world
experience in professional venues through field experiences and internship opportunities. Be part of a vibrant and caring
community. If you want to develop your skills – and are up to the challenge of shaping the future of music – then come
audition for us!
DEGREES/CONCENTRATIONS
B.S.E. IN MUSIC EDUCATION
Dual Performance degree is available in commercial
or classical music.
Community-Centered. Career-Ready.
Tell School of Music offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive and
integrated programs of study. Students participate in “Creative Campus”
initiatives as performers, educators and entrepreneurs, and in real-world
teaching projects prior to student teaching.
• Extensive public school teaching experience, as well as internship
opportunities, prior to student teaching
• Kodály, Modern Band and Music Technology certifications available
• Commercial and/or classical music focus
• State-of-the-art recording studio and digital technology lab
For more information on the B.S.E. in Music Education at
Millersville University, contact Professor Anne Stuart.
CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE IN KODÁLY
Tell School of Music students have the unique opportunity to study with
two internationally renowned scholars in the Kodály method of music
education: Dr. Philip Tacka and Dr. Mícheál Houlahan. Music Education
students can now obtain a certificate in Kodály at the Tell School
of Music.
The certificate is an additional credential to the Music Education
student's transcript showing specialized study in the Kodály method –
an attractive credential for music teachers!
The certificate program consists of 12 credits. These credits are already
included in the B.S.E. degree, so no additional coursework is needed for
Music Education students:
• MUSI 312 Solfége, Harmony and Analysis III – 3 credits
• MUSI 412 Solfége, Harmony and Analysis IV 3 credits
• MUSI 271 Elementary Methods According to the Kodály Concept –
3 credits
• MUSI 372 Middle-Level Methods According to the Kodály Concept –
3 credits
Level of Proficiency to Earn the Kodály Certificate:
A grade of B or higher in all courses is required for successful certification.
Music Education students must pass a formal review and discussion of
their teaching and conducting skills, including a folk song database/
retrieval system presentation.
Tell School of Music • 717-871-4700 • www.millersville.edu/music
Millersville University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248
WE ARE MUSICIANS, EDUCATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS
Tell School of Music • 717-871-4700 • www.millersville.edu/music
Millersville University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248
CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE IN TECHNOLOGY
Tell School of Music students are the only undergraduate students in
Pennsylvania to have the unique opportunity to integrate a study of
technology with music education. Students now can obtain a certificate
in Technology in the Music Classroom at the Tell School!
The certificate is an additional credential to the Music Education student's
transcript, showing additional, specialized study in technology. Students
who elect Technology studies will be prepared to help in live sound
productions in their schools and teach 21st-century classes in Recording,
Live Audio, Modern Band or other technology-based classes.
The certificate program consists of 12 credits. Students who elect the
certificate will study with our world-renowned Music Education faculty
and our professional Music Industry faculty, and work in our world-class
Music Industry facilities.
• MUSI 280 Technology in the Music Classroom – 3 credits
• MUSI 293 Computer Applications in Music Production II – 3 credits
• MUSI 294 Live Audio Production I – 3 credits
• MUSI 372 Studio Recording I – 3 credits
Level of Proficiency to Earn the Technology Certificate:
A grade of B or higher in all courses is required for successful certification.
Students must have a successful interview with the Music Industry and
Music Education faculty outlining how the certificate program fits with
and enhances the student's career goals.
For more information on the certificate in Technology in Music
Education at Millersville, contact Dr. Joe Cernuto or Dr. Barry Atticks.
CERTIFICATE IN MODERN BAND
Music Education, Music Performance and Music Industry students can
now obtain a Modern Band Applications certificate at the Tell School!
The Modern Band Applications certificate program is unique to the
Tell School of Music. It is an incredible way to add this skill set to one of
our existing music degrees or as a stand-alone certificate. Students in the
program will strengthen both their teaching and performance skills
in the realm of popular music-making. They will offer our graduates
an employment advantage in public schools and the music
education workforce.
The certificate is an additional credential to the student's transcript,
showing additional, specialized study in Modern Band Applications.
Students who elect Modern Band Applications studies will not only be
prepared to teach modern band and applied rock band classes, they will
also be versed in live sound and teaching songwriting and composition
in a group setting in their schools, and become familiar with all the
instruments needed to teach these classes.
The certificate program consists of 9 credits. Students who elect the
certificate will study with our world-renowned Music Education
faculty and our professional Music Industry faculty, and work in our
world-class facilities.
Structure:
• MUSI 350 The Art of Teaching Modern Band – 3 credits
This course provides in-depth coverage of the exploration of Modern
Band pedagogy and curriculum, starting with the key components of
composition, improvisation, approximation, scaffolding and safe space.
These will be demonstrated through interactive lectures, performances
and group interaction on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, technology and
vocals. Materials from this course will cover the Little Kids Rock teacher
manual and songbooks. In addition, the class will cover the basics of
different rock instruments, with guitars, keyboards and a drum set
provided for class study.
• MUSI 294 Live Audio Production – 3 credits
This course will explore the technology and techniques necessary to
produce concerts in various venues, including those on and off campus.
Students will take part in all facets of music-related concert production,
including equipment options, signal flow, signal processing, mixing live
shows and live recording techniques. Using a modern band curriculum
to provide live demonstrations for in-class learning opportunities, it
utilizes students in the class.
• MUSI 398 Songwriting and Composition – 3 credits
This course will explore the techniques to write and produce
commercial pop songs and scores for radio, film, commercials and
video games. Topics include melodic and harmonic development, song
forms, lyric structures, orchestration, instrumentation, arranging and
demo production.
• MUSI 124 Commercial Lab Ensemble
OR MUSI 324 Commercial Ensemble – 1 credit
Level of Proficiency to Earn the Modern Band Applications
Certificate and Certificate Requirements:
A grade of B or higher in all courses is required for successful certification.
Successful interview with the Music Industry and Music Education faculty
outlining how the certificate program fits and enhances the student’s
career goals.
Students should take MUSI 294 and MUSI 398 after successfully passing
MUSI 350.
Commercial Lab Ensemble/Commercial Lab Band must be taken in
sequential fall/spring semesters.
For more information on the Modern Band Applications certificate
at Millersville, contact the music office or Dr. Jennifer Jester.
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MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Tell School of Music • 717-871-4700 • www.millersville.edu/music
Millersville University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248
B.A. IN MUSIC
General music or performance concentrations
Performers as entrepreneurs
The Bachelor of Arts in Music program provides a broad understanding of
the integral role of music in society. To prepare students for graduate study
and/or a career in the arts, a working knowledge of American music and
Western art/music is developed, including history, literature and sources
in art and vernacular traditions. Research into areas of specific interest is
encouraged beyond the classroom, and students are challenged to make
music through analysis, composition, improvisation and performance.
• Dual-degree options with performance and Music Industry or
Music Education
• Master classes with international artists
• Commercial or classical tracks
• Minor options in entrepreneurial studies and business
• Kodály, Modern Band and Music Technology certifications available
For more information on the B.A. in Music at Millersville University,
contact Professor Brandon Martinez.
ENCOURAGED MINORS
PAUL H. SLAUGH JR. ENTREPRENEURSHIP MINOR
• Learn to identify resources and tools to translate opportunities into
sustainable solutions.
• Formulate business plans and develop ethical orientations to build
informed decisions, strategies and relationships.
• Students complete a minimum of 18 credits, which includes an
introductory seminar on entrepreneurial thinking, two core classes, a
practicum and a capstone course on business skills for entrepreneurs.
GENERAL BUSINESS, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
ACADEMIC MINOR PROGRAM
• Complement your major with a minor that provides a solid foundation
in general business.
• Study concepts that can be applied to careers and advanced study in
numerous fields.
• Students complete a minimum of 18 credits, which includes courses in
general business, accounting, and management, marketing or finance.
B.S. IN MUSIC INDUSTRY
CLAIR BROTHERS Music Business Technology program with
concentrations in music production, music management
or live audio production
.
A 3-in-1 degree integrating music technology, music business
and music performance!
Millersville University uniquely combines both recording and music
business classes into one major. Students in the Clair Brothers Music
Business Technology program at Millersville University have opportunities
as performers and entrepreneurs while participating in commercial
bands, producing live concerts and interacting with visiting professionals.
• Three state-of-the-art recording studios
• Digital technology lab
• Study with experts in the music industry
• Live audio classes held at Clair Global at the Rock Lititz Campus
For more information on the B.S. in Music Industry at Millersville
University, contact Dr. Barry Atticks.
BLACKBIRD ACADEMY LIVE SOUND ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Music Industry students will now be eligible for a 24-week extensive,
hands-on program in live sound engineering taught by industry experts
in Nashville, Tennessee. Upon completing the Blackbird Academy
program, students will earn 18 internship credits, which fulfills the
requirements for the Live Audio concentration in the Bachelor of Science
in Music Industry degree. Classes will cover extensive topics, from
equipment to setup, live and studio recording, sound system design,
rigging, consoles, digital audio theory and networking, tour production,
stage management and mixing techniques.
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MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY AND STUDENTS
• We offer a unique partnership with Music for Everyone, which provides
students with scholarships and firsthand teaching experience with
children in the Lancaster City Schools. Students attend and participate
in the Lancaster International Piano Festival and Assai Performance
Institute International.
• Student collaboration is facilitated through peer mentorship, small
ensembles and small class sizes.
• Students can collaborate through peer mentorship, small ensembles
and small class sizes.
• Project-based classes blend standard learning with hands-on
experiences both in and out of the classroom. Classes focus on
commercial music and arts administration studies.
• Develop business skills in contract negotiation, interpretation of
copyright law, licensing agreements, concert promotion, grant proposal
writing, event planning, fundraising, strategic planning, marketing,
promotion and professional communication.
• Students work collaboratively under the direction of a faculty member
to maintain and operate the University’s production company,
Marauder Music (MM). This enables students to receive firsthand
experience with marketing plans, strategic planning, recording
and producing.
• Individualized instruction combines performance with research, which
prepares students for graduate school.
• Students interact and learn across any geographical distance on our
Yamaha DCFX Disklavier. This instrument provides a unique opportunity
for interaction with international piano performances.
• Learn to fully operate Pro Tools, Ableton, Dante and several other DAWs
in our state-of-the-art recording studios, as well as operate software,
including Pro Tools and Logic Pro X, in our one-of-a-kind Yamaha
piano lab.
STATEOFTHEART FACILITIES
• Two visual and performing arts centers
~ Winter Center – MU Main Campus
~ Ware Center – Downtown Lancaster
• Three performance halls
• Three professional recording studios
• One-of-a-kind Yamaha Digital Piano Lab hosting the latest music
technology software, including Pro Tools and Logic Pro X
• Fully equipped dance studio
ENSEMBLE OPPORTUNITIES
GET STARTED
All applicants for admission must
apply to the Millersville admissions
office and also audition at the
Tell School of Music. The audition
process includes the four required
components performed on
scheduled dates. Auditions begin
at 9:30 a.m. and conclude no later
than 1 p.m. Professional attire
is expected.
CONTACT
with music admission questions.
• Cantilena Women’s Chorus
• Commercial Music Ensemble
• Commercial Music Lab Band
• Concert Band
• Flute Ensemble
• Guitar Ensemble
• Jazz Ensemble
• Jazz Lab Band
• Marauder Marching Band
• Orchestra
• Percussion Ensemble
• University Chorale
• University Choir
• West African Dance and
Drum Ensemble
• Wind Ensemble
Tell School of Music • 717-871-4700 • www.millersville.edu/music
Millersville University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248
Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/Armative Action institution. A member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. 9091-MUSI-1223
Become a K-12 Music Teacher
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION B.S.E.
MUSIC EDUCATION
This degree leads to a Pennsylvania Teaching Certicate in Music
Education for grades PreK-12. Millersville University’s Music
Education program oers one of the nation’s most comprehensive
and integrated courses of study. Every student in the degree
program participates in the “Creative Campus” initiative as
performers, educators and entrepreneurs, and in real-world
teaching projects prior to student teaching.
