Alumni Perspective
“Nothing compares to classroom experience as we train the next generation of life-changing music educators. The Lawrence-Edison Lab School partnership is a dream come true.”
Leila Ramagopal Pertl ’87, Music Education Curator for Mile of Music
Music Education
Appleton, Wisconsin
Jose Corey Torres '12 | Lawrence Music-Maker
Lawrence alumni reconnect with the Appleton community during the annual Mile of Music festival, participating in music education workshops and performances.
A Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Learn culturally responsive and inclusive teaching methods in a supportive community. Discover creative, innovative, and dynamic teaching approaches. And you’ll have access to a full instrument library and music education repertoire to develop your music teaching skills.
Professional Development
Take part in professional education conferences—or host your own! You can travel to the Wisconsin Music Educators Association Conference, or help organize Lawrence’s annual Music Education Symposium. Be a part of the Mile of Music Education Team or the Backyard Groove, two signature programs that bring music-making into our community.
Learn by Teaching
To become a truly inspiring teacher takes practice, so you will begin to practice the art of teaching in your very first music education class. From there you will hone your teaching knowledge and skills in a wide variety of settings until you are ready to student teach. In this culminating experience, you will work side by side with incredible mentor-educators in K-12 classrooms as well as Lawrence faculty.
High-Level Performance
Perform at the highest level both in the classroom and on the stage. Many music education majors also pursue performance majors. Your performance possibilities are practically endless.
Multiple Degree Options
What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At Lawrence, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined. Multiple degree options let you be your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.
Music Education Outcomes
Education happens at all levels in many ways, including music education.