Music Pedagogy
Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. It touches on all learning domains, including the psychomotor domain (the development of skills), the cognitive domain (the acquisition of knowledge), and, in particular and significant ways, the affective domain (the learner's willingness to receive, internalize, and share what is learned), including music appreciation and sensitivity. Music training from preschool through post-secondary education is common in most nations because involvement with music is considered a fundamental component of human culture and behavior. Cultures from around the world have different approaches to music education, largely due to the varying histories and politics. Studies show that teaching music from other cultures can help students perceive unfamiliar sounds more comfortably, and they also show that musical preference is related to the language spoken by the listener and the other sounds they are exposed to within their own culture.
During the 20th century, many distinctive approaches were developed or further refined for the teaching of music, some of which have had widespread impact. The Dalcroze method (eurhythmics) was developed in the early 20th century by Swiss musician and educator Émile Jaques-Dalcroze. The Kodály Method emphasizes the benefits of physical instruction and response to music. The Orff Schulwerk "approach" to music education leads students to develop their music abilities in a way that parallels the development of western music.
The Suzuki method creates the same environment for learning music that a person has for learning their native language. Gordon Music Learning Theory provides the music teacher with a method for teaching musicianship through audiation, Gordon's term for hearing music in the mind with understanding. Conversational Solfège immerses students in the musical literature of their own culture, in this case American. The Carabo-Cone Method involves using props, costumes, and toys for children to learn basic musical concepts of staff, note duration, and the piano keyboard. The concrete environment of the specially planned classroom allows the child to learn the fundamentals of music by exploring through touch. Popular music pedagogy is the systematic teaching and learning of rock music and other forms of popular music both inside and outside formal classroom settings. Some have suggested that certain musical activities can help to improve breath, body and voice control of a child.
The MMCP (Manhattanville Music Curriculum Project) aims to shape attitudes, helping students see music not as static content to be mastered, but as personal, current, and evolving.
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Scholarships for Music Pedagogy Majors
Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College |
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award $34,000 |
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DescriptionThe Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,... View Scholarship Details |
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Sturgis FellowshipUniversity of Arkansas |
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award $20,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be... View Scholarship Details |
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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes CollegeRhodes College |
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award Up to $12,500 |
deadline February 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides. View Scholarship Details |
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Lawrence M. and Louise Kresge Isaacs Endowment for MusicSusquehanna University |
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award Up to $12,000 |
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DescriptionThe Lawrence M. & Louise Kresge Isaacs Endowment for Music is available to students at Susquehanna University. To receive the award, you must take part in an audition with the music faculty and demonstrate high academic achievement. View Scholarship Details |
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Nick and Helena Patti Foundation ScholarshipJoint Civic Committee of Italian Americans |
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award Up to $6,500 |
deadline November 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Nick and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship is available to students of Italian extraction who plan to major in music or education. You must plan to enroll in an accredited college or university, reside in Illinois, and have a strong academic background to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who have been... View Scholarship Details |
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Music Scholarship - Saint Ambrose UniversitySaint Ambrose University |
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award Up to $6,000 |
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DescriptionThe Music Scholarship is available to students studying music at Saint Ambrose University and participating in an ensemble. An audition is required. View Scholarship Details |
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Center for the Performing Arts ScholarshipUniversity of Mobile |
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award Up to $6,000 |
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DescriptionThe Center for the Performing Arts Scholarship is available to music or theater students attending the University of Mobile. You must audition to be considered. View Scholarship Details |
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Music Grant - Xavier UniversityXavier University |
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award Up to $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe Music Grant is open to students at Xavier University who intend to major in music. View Scholarship Details |
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Hayes Young Artist Competition AwardAppalachian State University, Hayes School of Music |
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award $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe Hayes Young Artist Competition Award is open to incoming freshmen students at Appalachian State University, Hayes School of Music. An audition is required. View Scholarship Details |
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Forever Miss America ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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