Music Education at Crane
...a tradition of innovation!
The Crane School of Music boasts one of the nation's oldest and largest music teacher preparation programs in North America.
From its founding in 1886 by Julia Ettie Crane, the Crane School of Music has been dedicated to preparing specialists in teaching music in the public schools. As a matter of fact, music education at the Crane School is SUNY Potsdam's proudest legacy and greatest program.
At Crane, encounter daily a faculty and staff who care deeply about their students. At Crane, find a faculty who possess years of classroom teaching experience, advanced degrees from North America's most prestigious universities, active research interests, and a commitment to excellence and life-long learning. At Crane, be inspired and join generations of graduates and faculty who have held leadership positions in local school districts and in state and national organizations that shape our nation's musical future.
Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, a college or university professor or administrator, or an active or retired member in the profession, we actively seek to connect with those who wish to perpetuate our rich heritage and participate in a community of ideas regarding innovative music teaching and learning.
At Crane, music education is a tradition of innovation!