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Although not many in the music scene think about pursuing a formal education in music, it’s still a good idea to do so, given the advantages that it offers. A music degree program offers several courses in music, dealing in music-related subjects that include (but are not limited to): music theory, music education, music technology, music business, music entertainment, and music production. The bachelor’s program usually lasts from three to five years, depending on the school you choose to enroll in.
In North America, a Bachelor of Music degree is considered a professional degree, as well as in most universities in the United Kingdom. However, at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, a music degree is earned as a one-year postgraduate degree that can only be achieved after graduating with honors from an undergraduate music program from the same schools.
Prerequisites
Music degree programs can be quite rigorous in their selection of applicants. Aside written exams and applications, institutions may require students to submit an audio or video portfolio, or any proof of musical ability. Some may even hold auditions for the program, such as the prestigious Julliard School for the Performing Arts. However, not all schools have the same prerequisites, as these may vary from institution to institution.
Areas of study
A typical music course used to center on two basic aspects: teaching and performance. Today, however, the program’s subject matter has branched out to cover the constantly evolving forms of music. Recently, universities have begun to incorporate the latest advancements in courses that they offer, such as Music Composition with Technology, which integrates traditional music subjects with in-studio music engineering, as well as orchestrating a full-scale production.
Generally, coursework in a music degree program involves classroom-learned areas of study, such as Musical Theory, Music History, Voice and Articulation, and other basic principles in the field. It also requires students to choose a major, as well as gain or enhance proficiency in an instrument of choice. Aside traditional class discussions, the program may involve more hands-on musical training, such as trips to studios and conservatories, or planning full-scale musical productions, with students allowed to compose their own pieces and perform them accordingly.
Possible career paths
Given the intense competition in the current music scene, a degree in music can offer a distinct edge over those who have not undergone formal schooling. There are lucrative job opportunities for degree holders in music in studios, music conservatories, small ensembles, choral groups, or musical theaters. One may also elect to oversee musical productions in the recording industry, or in multimedia associations (radio, television, and motion picture industries). Although not many consider it an option, engaging in higher studies in music is a good move if one plans to enter the academe as a music professor. There are masters and doctorate programs available in varying fields of music study, and generally will require a thesis or dissertation. In any case, the music industry is highly dynamic, and whether one would prefer performing or technically producing music, the career paths are endless.
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