University of Tampa

What you'll study

Coursework and training focus on combining performance and pedagogy. Topics explicitly listed by the department include:

• Learning theories and classroom management
• Experiential teaching through internships and pre‑internship observations
• Conducting (choral and/or instrumental)
• Instrumental and vocal techniques
• Music performance through private study and ensembles
• Music theory and aural skills
• Music literature and music history
• Piano skills for musicianship
• Alexander Technique for musculoskeletal health
• Jazz improvisation
• Arranging and orchestrations
• Sound recording, editing and technology

Entry requirements

Admission to the Department of Music requires a successful audition; prospective majors and minors must audition for departmental acceptance. The department provides specific audition requirements and an audition request process.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to teach music in public and private schools (K–12), perform professionally, or teach privately. The programme’s internship structure and local school-district connections aim to support job placement as music teachers upon graduation.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page does not list specific funding; prospective students should consult the university’s general scholarships, departmental scholarships, and financial aid offices for available awards and eligibility criteria.