The Music Education Program in New York University's School of Education seeks to develop students' awareness of the value of the arts and music and the importance of sharing these values with others. Located in one of the most diverse urban contexts in the world, students at NYU have a unique opportunity to experience a broad spectrum of music practice and pedagogy. As an integral part of the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, Students also have the opportunity for collaborative experiences in music performance, composition, arts therapies, arts administration, music business, and multimedia applications in music education. The Music Education Program offers opportunities in teacher certification, enrichment, and systemic exploration of the instruction and study of music and music education. Courses offering a wide range of practice and theory are enhanced by those such as Kodaly, Orff, and Suzuki, which feature specialized approaches to teaching music.
Faculty members work closely with teachers, schools, and the community to spearhead new programs.
New York University offers the only academic program in the United States in Educational Theatre that leads to the M.A., Ed.D., and Ph.D. degrees. It also provides concentrations in theatre history, dramatic literature, theory, and criticism. The Music Business has grown rapidly. There is a need for thoroughly trained management personnel who can methodically apply business, music technology, and administration theory to problems that combine elements of production, aesthetics, business, acumen, and experiential learning in order to develop, manage, and promote artists and artistic products more effectively. New York University is one of the few institutions in the United States that offers a Ph.D. degree in Music Performance and Composition .