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Higher Education
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Higher education is education provided by universities, vocational universities (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and technical colleges, etc.) and other collegial institutions that award academic degrees, such as career colleges following the completion of a school that provides
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Music Programs
Do you imagine yourself performing on stage at a major concert, playing in an orchestra or touring the night club circuit? If you are thinking about a career in music, formal training and courses in music are necessary considerations.
Attending college and taking appropriate courses or training will make your resume more appealing to potential employers. If you began playing an instrument or singing at a young age, you already have a good start. Now you need to build on that foundation with the right training and courses in your area of interest. It is also a good idea to expand the possibilities by adding to the skills that you already have.
Very few people become famous in the music industry over night � most often the musicians we listen to have worked and studied hard to get where they are. A music program at a college or university is the most common place to gain the needed training. Courses in music will usually include some musical theory, interpretation of music, music composition, conducting a choir or orchestra, and performance in a particular instrument or singing.
As you learn, there may be opportunities for you to work casually or part-time singing in a club or playing with a band. These experiences will be valuable to you as you look to discover and strengthen your area of music expertise through formal training.
Whether you hope to make music your career or want to increase your skills for personal reasons, you definitely need to consider formal music education and training as a necessary foundation.
Online Music Programs
Online Schools and Colleges Featuring Music Programs
Boston University - Online
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Earn your Master's or Doctorate in Music Education online from Boston University. The Boston University School of Music, established in 1972, was the first degree-granting music institution in the United States. It offers a rich heritage and a proven curriculum grounded in music theory and musicology, and has a track record of producing excellent music educators. Master's students can complete their coursework in as few as 16 months, and Doctoral students in as few as 24 months. |
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