Academic Advising
If you have any questions regarding your major, feel free to meet with our department heads for academic advising. To set up an an advising appointment, please contact any one of the department heads listed below. Please note, office hours and general availability varies by professor.
If you have any questions regarding your major, feel free to meet with our department heads for academic advising. To set up an an advising appointment, please contact any one of the department heads listed below. Please note, office hours and general availability varies by professor.
John Burdett, Ed.D.
John Burdett, Ed.D.
Associate Professor;
Associate Professor;
Director of Music Education
Director of Music Education
Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 2029
Email: jburdett@apu.edu
Office Location: Warren Music Center, Room 211
Alexander Koops, DMA
Alexander Koops, DMA
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3583
Email: akoops@apu.edu
Appointments: https://akoops.youcanbook.me/
Office Location: Ronald Building, Room 136B
General 4-year Academic Maps to complete the BM in Music Education are below. All students should consult their advisor for an Individualized plan--especially transfer students.
BM/Music Education: Instrumental Emphasis beginning with Music Fundamentals
B.M. in Music Education - Instrumental - Fundamentals.xlsxBM/Music Education: Instrumental Emphasis beginning with Music Theory 1
B.M. in Music Education - Instrumental - Theory.xlsxBM/Music Education: Choral Emphasis beginning with Music Fundamentals
B.M. in Music Education - Choral - Fundamentals.xlsxBM/Music Education: Choral Emphasis beginning with Music Theory 1
B.M. in Music Education - Choral - Theory.xlsx