Students who aspire to become K-12 general music teachers and/or choral directors choose to study Vocal/General Education in the School of Music. Middle Tennessee State University students observe and teach in public schools beginning their freshman year. Middle Tennessee State University music education faculty have K-12 experience teaching in the public schools. Faculty are active in state and national professional organizations and present their scholarly work at conferences, workshops, and in journal publications. Vocal/general students perform in ensembles such as Schola Cantorum, Women's Chorale, Men’s Chorale, Opera Theater, and the Middle Tennessee State University Singers jazz group.