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Author: mikeyarbulu
Date: 2010-03-12 15:19
I was wondering how many people did their Masters in Music Ed after doing an undergrad of performance. Did you have to take extra classes? Is this possible?
Thanks for any info!
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Author: chorusgirl
Date: 2010-03-12 17:39
I have actually worked with several people who had undergrad degrees in performance and went on to get masters in music ed. It seems to have worked out well for them - although these are people that were in school in the late '70s and early '80s. One was from Mannes, one from Manhattan School of Music, another from a SUNY school - all went on to be successful teachers. I do know that one had to do student teaching as a grad student because he did not do it as an undergrad.
I would imagine that any school you are considering would be able to be more specific with you. Good luck!
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-03-12 19:50
Having taught at a State University I would say it depends on the school or state requirements. Obviously you have to take the methods courses if it's an instrumental degree and the educational teaching courses as well. Check with program with what ever schools you are considering. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: grifffinity
Date: 2010-03-12 22:29
Another bit of advice, go to a school in a state where you are fairly certain you will want to teach or at least check the cert requirements for that state. Certain states are sticklers about certification requirements - if you have an ed degree/cert from one state you cannot automatically teach in another without jumping through a few hoops. I personally know New Jersey is a PITA about this.
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Author: Ryan K
Date: 2010-03-13 04:28
Speaking about certificates, PA certificates transfer everywhere but two states. Just a thought.
Ryan Karr
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
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Author: skennedy
Date: 2010-03-13 17:23
Check the school where you did your undergraduate work to see if you can work a deal on getting the teaching requirements fulfilled. If that doesn't work, check with the state certification people on your situation. Some states will allow people with performance degrees to teach under a provisional license until they get the rinky-dink ed courses passed. Not all states are the same.
I think it is a lot more productive and interesting to get a MM in performance than suffer through mus. ed. courses. Your blood pressure will thank you.
Steve Kennedy BM in mus ed., MM performance
Formerly of Maine
Currently in Alaska
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