Music education

Program Description

60110600 – Music Education is a bachelor's degree program within the field of Education, aimed at training qualified music teachers for general secondary schools, specialized art and music schools, extracurricular educational institutions, and cultural organizations. The program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge in music theory, vocal and instrumental performance, conducting, music history, and music teaching methodology. At Qarshi State University, this program is offered by the Department of Music Education within the Faculty of Arts. The department was established in 1977.

Curriculum and Study Plan

During their studies, students acquire the theoretical and practical foundations of music and music pedagogy. The main subjects include:

• Music Theory and Solfeggio;
• History of Music;
• History of Uzbek Music;
• History of Eastern Peoples' Music;
• Vocal Performance;
• Instrumental Performance;
• Piano;
• Conducting;
• Harmony;
• Polyphony;
• Analysis of Musical Works;
• Music Teaching Methodology;
• School Repertoire;
• Music Pedagogy and Psychology;
• Folk Music Creativity;
• Fundamentals of Maqam;
• History and Theory of Uzbek Maqam;
• Ensemble Class;
• Voice Training;
• Teaching Practice.

Students gain practical skills in organizing music lessons, developing students’ musical abilities, teaching vocal and instrumental performance, working with choirs and ensembles, and organizing cultural and educational events.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

• teach music in general secondary schools;
• organize music lessons using modern pedagogical technologies;
• develop students’ musical and aesthetic outlook;
• conduct vocal and instrumental training sessions;
• manage choirs, ensembles, and creative groups;
• analyze and interpret musical works;
• develop methodological materials in music education;
• use information and communication technologies;
• participate in research and creative activities;
• promote national and world musical heritage.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as:

• music teachers in general secondary schools;
• teachers in children's music and art schools;
• choir directors and conductors;
• vocal or instrumental performers;
• cultural center specialists;
• leaders of music clubs;
• methodologists;
• organizers of cultural and educational activities;
• managers and specialists in educational and cultural institutions;
• researchers in scientific institutions;
• master's students and future researchers.

The Department of Music Education at Qarshi State University is one of the leading departments training specialists in Music Education.