Various professional organizations associated with music and music education provide opportunities for students to gain pre-professional training and increased awareness in their chosen field.

National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

The National Association for Music Education Collegiate is the professional organization for students interested in music education or the teaching of music. It is affiliated with the National Association for Music Education and NAfME Collegiate, part of the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA). Members participate in local chapter meetings as well as state and national conventions and workshops. Many types of activities are undertaken. Information about the organization can be obtained from chapter members or chapter advisors.

Student Advisory Committee

The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) serves as the voice of the student body and liaison to the faculty and the chair. The group provides service and support to the student body in the Department of Music.

Livewire Executive Board

Livewire is a student-organized and student-run performance showcase of Bethune-Cookman student talent.

Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority

Theta Rho chapter (TBΣ)

Open to all band students who meet the required academic and performance standards and who exhibit desirable personal qualities. 

(See music office for further details).

Sigma Alpha Iota

Theta Xi chapter (ΣΑΙ) 

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Pi Gamma chapter (ΦΜΑ)  - inactive

Open to all music students who meet the required academic and performance standards and who exhibit desirable personal qualities. (See music office for further details).

Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society

Lambda Gamma chapter (ΠΚΛ)

Membership by faculty invitation to students meeting the highest musical and academic qualifications. Pi Kappa Lambda is the only honor society in the United States for music and the Lambda Gamma chapter was established in February 2020.