Corrine Frederick Houtz teaches music in classroom

Music Education

LVC's Music Education program has a reputation for excellence. We combine foundational practices with the latest in teaching innovation, technology, and field experiences, starting in your first year and continuing throughout the program.

Request Info Apply Now

Learn More About the Program

With a focus on musical performance and field experience, LVC’s Music Education program is structured so that you will complete classroom placements early on. This ensures you’ll graduate confident and ready to engage students in the art and science of music, teaching them how to express themselves creatively and learn about cultures. Need-based departmental scholarships are available.

View Degree Requirements
View Scholarships
Meet Our Faculty
Student performing in front of seated crowd in theater

The Audition Process

Performance

You will be required to demonstrate your instrumental skills by performing at least one piece of music. Specific requirements for the performance section of the audition vary by instrument.

Written Assessment

In addition to performance, your audition will include a short music fundamentals written assessment; you can find out more details and what to expect on the audition process page.

Learn About the Music Audition Process
$63k
Median salary for high school teachers 2020–21
8%
Projected employment growth 2020–30
Career Opportunities
  • Music Teacher
  • Band Director
  • Choral Director
  • Instructor
  • Marketer
  • Performer
  • Conductor
  • Composer
  • Arts Administrator
  • Theatre Manager

In Their Words

Observe Your First Year
LVC’s Music Education program was amazing because we are able to start observing in the field during our first year. There are countless opportunities to explore Music Education both on campus and in the community. The teachers that host our student observers and student teachers are amazing connections and allow students to start networking during their first year.
Sarah Benson ’22, choir teacher in Norwich City School District
Gain All the Tools You Need
As music educators, we hold the great responsibility of not only creating great musicians, but sending good quality, creative, caring people out into the world. The future is in our hands, and LVC gives you all the tools you need to be wildly successful in this field. With a stellar team of professors, all the materials you could ever need, and endless opportunities, LVC is a wonderful place to be.
Charlie Aulenbach ’22, K-8 music teacher in the York School District
LVC’s Music Education program was amazing because we are able to start observing in the field during our first year. There are countless opportunities to explore Music Education both on campus and in the community. The teachers that host our student observers and student teachers are amazing connections and allow students to start networking during their first year.
Sarah Benson ’22, choir teacher in Norwich City School District
As music educators, we hold the great responsibility of not only creating great musicians, but sending good quality, creative, caring people out into the world. The future is in our hands, and LVC gives you all the tools you need to be wildly successful in this field. With a stellar team of professors, all the materials you could ever need, and endless opportunities, LVC is a wonderful place to be.
Charlie Aulenbach ’22, K-8 music teacher in the York School District
Related Programs
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Sharon G. Davis
Sharon G. Davis

Associate Professor Emerita of Music

sdavis@lvc.edu
Dr. Warren Gramm
Warren Gramm

Assistant Professor of Music

Director of Music Education

gramm@lvc.edu

973-768-0466

Blair 111
Dr. Justin J. Morell
Justin Morell

Associate Professor of Music

morell@lvc.edu

717-867-6294

Blair 216
Dr. Kyle Zeuch
Kyle Zeuch

Co-Chair & Assistant Professor of Music

Director of Choral Activities

zeuch@lvc.edu

717-867-6276

Blair 128

Featured News & Stories

Browse All News
Lebanon Valley College Pride of The Valley marching band in London
Highlights from the Pride of the Valley’s London Trip
Katie O'Connor in London with the marching band
Study Abroad Experience Builds Versatility, Confidence in Music Alumnus
Marching band members play on field
LVC’s Pride of The Valley Marching Band to Lead London’s New Year’s Parade
Lebanon Valley College Pride of The Valley marching band in London
Highlights from the Pride of the Valley’s London Trip
Katie O'Connor in London with the marching band
Study Abroad Experience Builds Versatility, Confidence in Music Alumnus
Marching band members play on field
LVC’s Pride of The Valley Marching Band to Lead London’s New Year’s Parade

LVC Music Events

An hour of jazz music by LVC faculty and students.

Common Hour Jazz

— Lutz Recital Hall
Event Placeholder Image

Ande Balla, flute (half recital)

— Zimmerman Recital Hall
Event Placeholder Image

Concerto Aria Competition

— Lutz Recital Hall
Jacob Franklin, Ethan Tucker, Thomas Stankard, Sam Fila, Amanda Hopper, Madison Pillsbury, Chase Hillis, Gillian Cheezum, Alaina Gawel, Morgan Carothers, Collin Snyder, Hannah Miller

Concert Choir Spring Concert

— Miller Chapel
An hour of jazz music by LVC faculty and students.

Common Hour Jazz

— Lutz Recital Hall
Event Placeholder Image

Ande Balla, flute (half recital)

— Zimmerman Recital Hall
Event Placeholder Image

Concerto Aria Competition

— Lutz Recital Hall
Jacob Franklin, Ethan Tucker, Thomas Stankard, Sam Fila, Amanda Hopper, Madison Pillsbury, Chase Hillis, Gillian Cheezum, Alaina Gawel, Morgan Carothers, Collin Snyder, Hannah Miller

Concert Choir Spring Concert

— Miller Chapel

Strike a Chord

Music educators standing in classroom
Music Education professor teaching students
Elementary student learning about percussion
Students with percussion teaching instruments
Elementary students learning about music

The Valley Record

Check out our podcast, which features stories of inspiration and achievement from the department of music at Lebanon Valley College.

Listen Now