What are some of the requirements to become a music educator or a band director?
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It really depends what state you are in.  You will at least need you Bachelors in Music Education.  Many states require you to have a Master's degree in a related field so you could have a Masters in anything music or education related, just depends on the state.  A Music Ed program is pretty intense, you will be taking a lot of credits per semester, on average.  The reason is you are being trained to be a musician and a teacher so there are a lot of classes involved with both.  \n\nMost likely you will have a performance aspect within your degree as you will have to perform regularly and also do some sort of recital near the completion of your program.  \n\nAs far as classes in music you will have to take theory, sight singing/ear training, history, instrument courses (pedogodgy), conducting, music ed courses, performance related courses, and a few others depending on the school you choose.\n\nAs far as ed courses you will have to take psychology class, after that you will probably end up taking some educational psychology courses, after that it depends on your school's requirement but they may have a few other education department classes you would have to take, it really varies from school to school.\n\nIt is a lot of fun, as long as it is something you want to do.  You will have very little downtime as you will be very busy either studying, practicing, or performing in a music group.  Many music students take 5 years to graduate because of the amount of credits you need but it's not too hard to graduate in four years and again, it depends on the school you choose.  Your schooling as usual with teachers with culminate with student teaching. \n\nTo get a job can be tough, it really depends where you are.  Make sure you get some really good letters of rec.  Some states it's very easy to get a job as they have a lot of openings and in other states it can be much more difficult.  Most likely you will have to put in some time as a substitute teacher to begin with.\n\nI'm sure I've missed a few things as there is so much to it but this should give you a good start.
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The University of Hull (my old Uni) definitely do: MA, PhD, DPhil and possibly others. I believe you need an undergrad degree, but write to them, giving them an idea of your educational history and work experience, and what type of postgrad study you want to do, and they'll let you know whether you're suitable, or need further qualifications. As far as I know, there are plenty of colleges and universities in England which offer postgrad music degrees, just check out their websites! Another two which are renowned for their music courses in England, are Leeds Uni, Huddersfield (particularly strong for performance students) and the RNCM who do some degree courses in conjunction with Manchester Uni (MMU I think).\n\nBest of luck!
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Hmm, thats a tough one. I'd check out the career services center at your University. Graduate school is always a good idea, you can teach. Most of my friends with music degrees are in other fields, but they usually use the music background to make money on the side. Churches hire musicians, as do theater groups and semi-pro sports teams. Good luck!
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Stick with math, unless you want to go into Special Education. I know that there are lots of job openings there. I spoke to a lady that lives in southern Richmond and she got her degree in Music Education and has never worked in that field. She told me that a majority of her graduating class didn't either. She's had a couple of odds and ins jobs, but has never got what a college degree should get you. I'm sure that you would enjoy teaching music and that's very important, but if you don't have a job in the end, there won't be much for you to enjoy. A lotof times in under funded schools, music is being taught by the regular classroom teacher if there is a music program at all.
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There is a website for Mass Dept of Ed.  This was found there.  There is much more info there.  The first source is the page with the requirements found below.  The second is where that page was linked from.  The third source is the general Mass. Dept of Ed site, you can go to "Educator Services" and get to some other resources.\n\n    \n(2) Requirements for Teacher Licensure.\n\n    (a) Preliminary. This is available only for licenses under 603 CMR 7.04 (3) (a)\n\n   1. Possession of a bachelor's degree.\n   2. Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test.\n   3. Passing score on the subject matter knowledge test(s) appropriate to the license sought, based on the subject matter knowledge requirements set forth in 603 CMR 7.06, where available.\n   4. Competency Review for candidates seeking the following licenses:\n         1. Teacher of students with moderate disabilities, teacher of students with severe disabilities, teacher of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, and teacher of the visually impaired.\n         2. Fields for which there is no subject matter knowledge test available.\n   5. Additional requirements for the early childhood, elementary, teacher of students with moderate disabilities, and teacher of the visually impaired licenses:\n         1. Seminars or courses that address teaching these populations:\n               1. Reading\n               2. English language arts\n               3. Mathematics\n         2. Seminars or courses on ways to prepare and maintain students with disabilities for general classrooms; for example, use of strategies for learning and of behavioral management principles.\n         3. Passing score on the Foundations of Reading test.\n   6. Additional requirements for the teacher of students with severe disabilities license:\n         1. Seminars or courses that address teaching this population:\n               1. Reading\n               2. English language arts\n               3. Mathematics\n         2. Seminars or courses on ways to prepare and maintain students with disabilities for general classrooms; for example, use of strategies for learning and of behavioral management principles.\n   7. Additional requirements for the teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing license:\n         1. Seminars or courses that address teaching this population:\n               1. Reading\n               2. English language arts\n               3. Mathematics\n         2. Seminars or courses on ways to prepare and maintain students with disabilities for general classrooms; for example, use of strategies for learning and of behavioral management principles.\n         3. Passing score on either a test of the teaching of reading to deaf and hard-of-hearing students approved by the Department, when available, or the Foundations of Reading test.\n   8. Evidence of sound moral character.
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There are many, many technical things that a stage director needs to know (how to create pictures on-stage, theatrical terms etc.) but the two most important qualifications can't be taught to you by someone else:\n\n1.  You have to have a deep desire to tell the story.  That is a director's main job.  Yes, you create a 'concept' (a word that is either revered or despised, depending on the director) but that is simply the framework for how you will tell your vision of the story, no matter if it is Shakespeare or Oklahoma!.\n\n2.  You have to enjoy collaborating with other people,  because the director is the one who works with and talks to everyone - the actors, the designers, the stage manager, the technicians, the crew, the producer, and often even the press and the audience.  Many directors are shyer than most people would imagine - could be why we're backstage, not out in front - but they are the one person who works with everyone.  You need to be able to communicate to them what you are thinking, and what you are trying to achieve (which goes back to telling the story).\n\nEverything else you can learn by taking directing classes at a school and observing rehearsals.  But without those two things, it would be a tough road.  \n\nThe profession of directing still has a sort-of medieval apprenticeship mentality - most people become directors by serving first  as assistants to the director (fetching the coffee) and then assistant director (sitting in on meetings, sharing your thoughts, working with large crowd scenes).  Both of these are done for very little, if any, money but are a time for observing how other work.  Each director works differently and the more you can observe and learn from, the better as you begin to create your own way of articulating your visions and collaborating with others.
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You need to go to a Music teacher.
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You need a degree in education with a minor in art. If you want to specialize. It can be a bachelors in most states. But you should contact a local college or university and find out the requirments in your state.
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I would imagine most papers would want to see a music degree or two on your resume.  One of my classmates in college wanted to be a classical music critic.  She got a bachelors in music and a bachelors in english.  She now works at a paper as an editor.  I'm not sure if she is writing the classical columns yet or not...\n\nAlso, many of the major critics are well respected authors and musiclogists, and even composers.  You'd probably be well served to contact your local paper's music critic and see how they got started. \n\nI couldn't find many homepages for critics, but here's one to see what credentials he has.\nhttp://www.kylegann.com/
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Dude, marching band is awesome. At least it was for me. But we did competition. Does your school's band do competition?
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I don't know where you live...but in Las Vegas,NV they teach those type of classes at the community college as well as the university here.From what I"ve heard from students-the classes are great-well informed.Check with community colleges nearby you.Also,buy some magazines(electronic music,computers & music,& recording magazines)...anything having to do with music.In the back of these magazines or along the pages there are adds on recording schools/classes.There may still be one(an add in magazine) in northern California called Audio Institute of America-last I checked(1 1/2 year ago)they had a home schooled base curriculum...afterwards you would be invited to test your knowledge at their actual headquarters.It was developed by Peter Miller-He's been around since the Beatles(was actually friends with the beatles)...he's well known from that era amongst musicians & recording engineers.\nGood luck...if you're ever in Vegas just hit me up if you want to by email first.Me & some friends mess around and make our own cd's...my friend is more knowledgable than I and he's good(self taught)...
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Some courses need to be required...everyone needs to learn basic math, history and science. But not everyone wants to learn art, music or drafting. These classes should be optional or non required. It should be required to take some form of fine arts but not everyone high school student should be required to take something like choir.
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here's a list of private schools in MN with their websites.  I'm not sure about the music departments. \n\nhttp://www.mnschools.com/SchoolFinder/PrivateSchools/
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you should major in music education. classes include:\n\nlearning a little of every instrument\npiano classes\nmusic theory\nmusic history\near training\nband/orchestra/choir depending on instrument\npsychology\nphilosophy in education\n\nwell...there are a lot more of course but theres a general idea
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College or High School.\n\nAssuming you mean H.S., you need a B.S. in mathematics or mathematics education or a similar major (e.g. Engineering) and certification from the state that you want to teach in. Certification is achieved with college credit in education courses and a certain number of hours of observation/student teaching. As a geometry teacher, though, you'd likely also teach algebra, trigonometry, precalculus and perhaps even calculus depending on the need of your department.
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Music teachers and fidelity.\n\nOh, and quagmires, oddly enough.