Master of Music in Music Education

What Our Students Say

Anna Penno
"I am originally from Manitoba, Canada, where I was fortunate to have many teaching and performing opportunities. For the past five years I taught instrumental music for grades 7-9 at Chief Peguis Junior High in Winnipeg. I recently returned to full time studies at MSU and am in my first semester of the Master of Music Education program. I am currently taking courses in music education and jazz studies as well as performing in the Women’s Chamber Ensemble and the East Coast Jazz Septet." What Anna loves about MSU: "What makes MSU special is the strong sense of community among the students and faculty. This is a welcoming, challenging, and supportive environment with lots of opportunities to grow as a music educator and as a person."

Erin Slenk
"I am a first year masters student in music education. Before coming to MSU I was teaching middle school and high school choir at an arts school in Charleston, South Carolina. I am currently singing in Women’s Chamber Ensemble and the University Choral." What Erin loves about MSU: "I am enjoying learning from such knowledgeable professors."


 

Reid Smith
"I am from Saline, Michigan, and did my undergrad work at the University of Michigan in music education. I play the cello. I taught for two years in the public schools of Duluth, Georgia, and three years in St. Charles, Missouri, teaching fourth grade through high school. I am pursuing my master’s degree and currently play in the Concert Orchestra, teach beginning string methods, and observe student teachers." What Reid loves about MSU: "MSU is special because the faculty treat you as colleagues and they are concerned about your growth, success, and happiness. Simply put, MSU has changed my worldview."