Bachelor of Music in Music Education

The Music Education program aspires to prepare talented individuals to meet the challenges of teaching choral, instrumental and general music in elementary and secondary schools. Practical experience in multiple pedagogical practices is provided in varied educational settings. Students completing course work in Music Education are eligible for certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education in K-12 music. Elizabethtown College maintains a state-approved teacher education program and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.


For additional information regarding Music Education at Elizabethtown College, contact Dr. Karendra Devroop at 717-361-1532 or devroopk@etown.edu

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

A career in music therapy allows individuals to combine a love of music with a sincere interest in working with people. Credentialed music therapists use music as a tool to provide successful, motivating music experiences within a therapeutic environment.

The music therapy program at Elizabethtown College is a competency-based curriculum that provides a comprehensive, personalized education. The integrated coursework effectively develops students' musicianship skills, knowledge base concerning a variety of different clinical/therapeutic needs, and core music therapy clinical skills. Students graduating from the program are in excellent standing when applying for their internships and jobs.

The extensive clinical opportunities at Elizabethtown College provide a wide range of hands-on experiences that assist students in combining their knowledge and skills to plan and conduct effective music therapy sessions. Students complete six semesters of clinical experiences on and off-campus in a variety of settings, each session supervised by a board certified music therapist. Seniors also have the opportunity to work with additional clients from the community within the on-campus clinic.




For additional information, contact Dr. Gene Anne Behrens at 717-361-1991 or via e-mail: behrenga@etown.edu

Bachelor of Arts in Music

The bachelor of arts degree in music gives students an in depth background in music theory, music history, aural skills, keyboard harmony, and the creative and performance skills important to any music career.  This degree is also an excellent choice for those with a strong interest in music who want a liberal arts education to prepare for other careers such as the ministry, arts management, business, medicine, or law. For additional information, contact Professor Deb Ronning at 717-361-1120 or e-mail: ronnindd@etown.edu

• Concert Choir
• Community Chorus
• Women's Chorus
• Orchestra
• Symphonic Band

Elizabethtown College
High School
Honor Choir Festival
February 6 – 7, 2009

An annual tradition at Elizabethtown College, the High School Honor Choir Festival provides an opportunity for some of South-Central Pennsylvania's finest high school singers to join in a mass choir. This year, more than 130 students from area high schools will come to the beautiful Elizabethtown College Campus to study great works with Dr. Matthew Fritz from Elizabethtown College. Our conductor will lead the choir in a final concert on Saturday. Each school is asked to bring a balanced octet. The cost per student is $25 and includes lunch on both days.

Schedule
Note: All rehearsals will be held in Leffler Performance Center
Friday February 6
8:00-8:30 am    Registration/ Check-In
8:30-10:15    Rehearsal
10:15-10:30    Break
10:30-12:00    Rehearsal
12:00-1:00    Lunch (On campus)
1:00-3:00    Rehearsal
3:00-3:15    Break
3:15-5:00 Rehearsal

Saturday February 7
9:00-10:30    Rehearsal
10:30-10:45    Break
10:45-12:00    Rehearsal
12:00-1:15    Lunch (On campus)
1:30-2:00    Rehearsal/ Warm-Up
2:00 Concert: Elizabethtown College High School Honors Choir