general ed classes for music majors
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alex411
general ed classes for music majors
Ok, so i havnt done much research on the different types of colleges and programs but the schools string teacher is amazing and went to julliard. I talk to her all the time and had talked to her about my fears of not doing well in college because as far as general ed studies go, i suck. (General ed as in maths, sciences, etc. But i excel very well in music from theory to performance and really all Aspects of music. She told me that because she went to a conservatory she never had to take A general ed class she neved opened a book that wasnt about music in the 6 years she was in college. So i was wondering if its just conservatories that didnt take teneral ed,or certain degrees and even if some colleges offer degrees without taking general ed classes. I really would like to go for music ed because i know its safer than performance but most of my teachers are pressuring me into performance so im pretty much positive i will not have a problem getting into most colleges musically wise considering im going into my junior year of high school and im playing the same music as the music majors at the local college (lsu) are playing. (Im not saying im julliard material though thats why im looking if there are other possibilites) Im just woried about my gpa (3.0ish) getting me into places and also if people know more about degree programs that dont require or require little general ed classes.
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fluteguy18
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Re: general ed classes for music majors
What is the question?
If it's about what classes to take, my first recommendation is English. Written communication is one of the most important aspects of being a musician because it is very likely that at some point you will have to construct long theses. These lengthy research projects rely on strong writing skills and strong oral skills when you have to present them for grading. I don't mean to come across as being rude but rather that I have no idea what you are asking. So please don't be offended. Even if you went to a conservatory, most of them would have some sort of writing workshop available for the older students. I would advise frequenting those services. Having strong writing skills will open a lot of doors, and if you want to be a teacher they are critical in order to provide an effective education.
If it's about what classes to take, my first recommendation is English. Written communication is one of the most important aspects of being a musician because it is very likely that at some point you will have to construct long theses. These lengthy research projects rely on strong writing skills and strong oral skills when you have to present them for grading. I don't mean to come across as being rude but rather that I have no idea what you are asking. So please don't be offended. Even if you went to a conservatory, most of them would have some sort of writing workshop available for the older students. I would advise frequenting those services. Having strong writing skills will open a lot of doors, and if you want to be a teacher they are critical in order to provide an effective education.
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alex411
Re: general ed classes for music majors
My question is if anyone knows about music programs in colleges that dont require general ed class credits for graduation but arnt as much of a pain to get into as julliard. I want to go for music education or possibly flute performace. Sorry if i made it to wordy or hard to understand.
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fluteguy18
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Re: general ed classes for music majors
Generally if you do music education you are going to have to have general education classes along with classes geared specifically towards learning how to teach. It is possible for there to be conservatory-type schools with music education programs but conservatories are generally geared towards performance degrees. You can definitely get performance degrees from schools that require general education classes. Personally I feel that it would be a disservice to your students if you became a music educator and didn't have the experience from the general education courses. More and more educators are having to teach a broader range of subjects in their careers. Many music teachers also end up teaching humanities or even other arts related courses. You'll need the background in other courses to be effective IMO. Otherwise you'll put other students in the situation you are in right now: a teacher with a single sided perspective and background potentially pushing a student in a direction they might not want to pursue.
I think it is important to consider where you live and where you want to work. Some states only require a degree in the related field with a post-graduation obtained teaching certificate. Other states require degrees in education (specialized by subject matter) with various 'classes/levels' of teaching certification. Ultimately it is up to you. But if you want to be a music educator in the school system (like a band director) I think it is important for you to get an accredited music education degree at a university.
I think it is important to consider where you live and where you want to work. Some states only require a degree in the related field with a post-graduation obtained teaching certificate. Other states require degrees in education (specialized by subject matter) with various 'classes/levels' of teaching certification. Ultimately it is up to you. But if you want to be a music educator in the school system (like a band director) I think it is important for you to get an accredited music education degree at a university.