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Music Education, Multi-Age (PreK-12)

Learning to Teach Music

If you want to be a music teacher, Ashland University’s Music Education program is a great place to start.

This program combines courses in music with courses from our College of Education, which is nationally recognized as one of the best programs in the state. You’ll get classroom experience while training in instrumental, vocal, and general music for a holistic education.

Contact Us

Department Chair

Dr. Ron Blackley
Chair, Departments of Music and Theatre, Professor of Music
209, Center for the Arts
419-289-5114
rblackle@ashland.edu

Auditions and General Information

Brittany Kohut
Administrative Assistant
419-289-5100
music@ashland.edu

Curriculum

Brochures, Course Rotations & Four-Year Guides

Each department provides information specific to its majors and programs to help ensure you choose exactly which major is right for you. Use the supplemental material below to assist you in finding a major that most interests you.

COURSE ROTATIONS & FOUR YEAR GUIDES

Current Academic Year
BM in Music Education Four-Year Guide

Faculty

Dr. Rowland Blackley
Dr. Rowland (Ron) Blackley
Chair, Departments of Music and Theatre, Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, Coordinator of Music Education
209, Center for the Arts
419.289.5114 / rblackle@ashland.edu
Department of Music
Scott Garlock
Dr. Scott Garlock
Professor of Music
104, Center for the Arts
419.289.5134 / sgarlock@ashland.edu
Department of Music
Joseph Lewis Jr
Joseph Lewis, Jr.
Director of Bands
106, Center for the Arts
419.289.5132 / jlewisjr@ashland.edu
Department of Music
Dr. Tom Reed, Chair, Music and Theatre, Professor of Music
Dr. Tom Reed
Professor of Music
206, Center for the Arts
419.289.5158 / treed@ashland.edu
Department of Music

Auditions & Admissions

Audition Process

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Admission to the Department of Music requires an entrance audition which also determines a variety of talent-based scholarships for majors, minors and participants. For strong scholarship consideration, all scholarship auditions must be completed by March 18 prior to the proposed academic year of enrollment. All department majors, minors and ensemble participants are eligible, but a limited number of awards are available.

Prospective students must complete the formal Ashland University application process and be accepted to the University before they can be awarded a scholarship. It is highly recommended that students complete the Ashland University Application for Admission prior to an audition. Please refer to the checklist page for details about applying to the Department of Music and for auditioning information which includes:

Ensemble auditions for students not completing a scholarship audition are held in summer and fall; contact the ensemble director or email music@ashland.edu for more information. No audition is required for Marching Band.

Music placement testing takes place after admission to the music program, but before the start of classes. Placement testing is typically completed during summer. The placement tests do not affect admissions decisions.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Department Chair

Dr. Ron Blackley
Chair, Departments of Music and Theatre, Professor of Music
209, Center for the Arts
419-289-5114
rblackle@ashland.edu

Auditions and General Information

Brittany Kohut
Administrative Assistant
419-289-5100
music@ashland.edu

Curriculum

Curriculum

Brochures, Course Rotations & Four-Year Guides

Each department provides information specific to its majors and programs to help ensure you choose exactly which major is right for you. Use the supplemental material below to assist you in finding a major that most interests you.

COURSE ROTATIONS & FOUR YEAR GUIDES

Current Academic Year
BM in Music Education Four-Year Guide

Faculty

Faculty

Dr. Rowland Blackley
Dr. Rowland (Ron) Blackley
Chair, Departments of Music and Theatre, Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, Coordinator of Music Education
209, Center for the Arts
419.289.5114 / rblackle@ashland.edu
Department of Music
Scott Garlock
Dr. Scott Garlock
Professor of Music
104, Center for the Arts
419.289.5134 / sgarlock@ashland.edu
Department of Music
Joseph Lewis Jr
Joseph Lewis, Jr.
Director of Bands
106, Center for the Arts
419.289.5132 / jlewisjr@ashland.edu
Department of Music
Dr. Tom Reed, Chair, Music and Theatre, Professor of Music
Dr. Tom Reed
Professor of Music
206, Center for the Arts
419.289.5158 / treed@ashland.edu
Department of Music

Auditions & Admissions

Auditions & Admissions

Audition Process

GetAcceptd.com

Admission to the Department of Music requires an entrance audition which also determines a variety of talent-based scholarships for majors, minors and participants. For strong scholarship consideration, all scholarship auditions must be completed by March 18 prior to the proposed academic year of enrollment. All department majors, minors and ensemble participants are eligible, but a limited number of awards are available.

Prospective students must complete the formal Ashland University application process and be accepted to the University before they can be awarded a scholarship. It is highly recommended that students complete the Ashland University Application for Admission prior to an audition. Please refer to the checklist page for details about applying to the Department of Music and for auditioning information which includes:

Ensemble auditions for students not completing a scholarship audition are held in summer and fall; contact the ensemble director or email music@ashland.edu for more information. No audition is required for Marching Band.

Music placement testing takes place after admission to the music program, but before the start of classes. Placement testing is typically completed during summer. The placement tests do not affect admissions decisions.

Program Benefits

In the Bachelor of Music Education degree program, you’ll:

  • Gain valuable firsthand experience through field experience courses in each year of your program, culminating in a student internship and teacher licensure

  • Learn from a dedicated Music Education faculty who have extensive experience teaching in elementary and secondary schools

  • Potentially benefit from a music scholarship available for music majors, minors, and participants

  • Perform with the Ashland University bands and choirs, including international tours, with past performances in Germany, Italy, Austria, and Spain