The MMME Instrumental program is offered each summer through a combination of online and on-campus learning. The program is open to music educators who are interested in distinguishing their teaching and performance abilities through master’s level training. Our faculty are respected scholars, teachers, conductors, clinicians, and world-class performers who teach and mentor in individualized ways. Your master’s program will be 32 or 33 credit hours, including a Capstone Project of either a master’s thesis or master’s presentation.

Sample classes

Instrumental Conducting
Wind Literature
Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education
Music Psychology
Research in Education and Music

Elevate your teaching and your musicianship.

A master’s program designed for educators like you.

Instrumental Emphasis

The Master of Music in Music Education program at Capital University offers three areas of emphasis: Choral, Instrumental, and Jazz Pedagogy. The Instrumental emphasis is focused on training music educators to grow their teaching skill and performance techniques, which rewards you personally and professionally. The program is designed specifically for working music teachers who have the flexibility to participate in classes during the summer months. During a few short weeks over three summers, you’ll join other educators in classes, workshops, and performances where you’ll be challenged to think and lead in new ways.. Graduates will be well-versed in the latest music theories and applied practical experiences, allowing you to incorporate what you learn in the summer to your classes in the fall.

Dr. Laura Kitchel, Assistant Professor of Music Education Capital University Conservatory of Music
Email: lkitchel@capital.edu

32-33

Credit Hours

Summers to your MMME degree

10-12

Average Class Size

Explore this Program

The MMME Instrumental ProgramThe MMME Jazz Pedagogy Program

In addition to the main summer courses on conducting, literature, and education, Instrumental track students have the option to earn credit through participation in the Conservatory’s four-day Complete Band Director Workshop. This unique event, held annually on Capital’s main campus, is designed to focus on topics and trends that are specific to band directors who work with concert, marching and jazz band ensembles. Enrollment is limited and the deadline for reservations is in early June. Students in the MMME Instrumental program can earn graduate credits that count toward their degree for participation in the Complete Band Director Workshop.

Admission and Application

Applications for the MMME Instrumental program are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Application deadline is June 1, but application review and admission will continue beyond this date as space permits. In addition to the application, the following documents should also be included:

A 200-300 writing sample
Resume or curriculum vitae
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework
Names of three references

International students must demonstrate language proficiency by meeting TOEFL requirements. Additional details about the application and admission requirements can be found by visiting the MMME main page.

MMME Instrumental Faculty Snapshot

Dr. Laura Kitchel, is an Assistant Professor of Music and Area Head of Music Education in the Conservatory of Music. Dr. Kitchel teaches courses in music education, conducts the University Women’s Chorus, and directs and teaches in the summer MMME program. As a clinician and researcher, she has presented at many state and national conferences. Dr. Kitchel holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Bowling Green, a master’s degree in choral conducting from University of Kentucky, and a doctorate in music education from the University of Missouri.