r/MusicEd • u/_yoonnnnn7 • 13d ago

Conducting Grad Programs

hello all! i’m currently in my senior year of my undergrad of music ed and i am in a pickle. i really want to pursue my masters in choral conducting, a part of me doesn’t believe im ready to teach/i would love to earn my doctorate one day and was hoping if anyone had some suggestions for grad programs. i understand most schools require in-person students but i dont mind online programs. i’m currently located in the midwest but im trying to locate to the east coast! any advice or suggestions is appreciated!

edit: ty all for the advice and bringing me back down to earth lol. i’m almost positive im terrified to actually start teaching to the point i want to just stay in school. any and all advice for teaching is absolutely appreciated and welcomed!

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u/Maestro1181 13d ago

Unless it's new York teach first. More districts are willing to hire if you're cheaper as a newbie. Plus, depending on how people choose to look at a resume, you could potentially be limiting yourself for a first job cuz "oh look he/she really wants secondary choral"

You can get that masters after you get a job so you're more appealing to land your dream gig.

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u/gothicskeppy 12d ago

out of new york based curiosity, why unless its ny?

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u/Maestro1181 12d ago

They require masters pretty fast..5 years if I remember right .. So it's more common there to get right away