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Music Paths 

PURSUING MUSIC AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Planning for your future is exciting - here are some resources to help you find the right way to keep music in your life.

Amateur/Enthusiast

 The "ama-" prefix in amateur comes from the Latin word for love.  Amateur literally means "one who loves what they do."  An amateur musician continues to play for the love of playing and sharing music, not as a career. Many colleges have opportunities for non-major students to become involved in their school's music program. Additionally, there are oodles of good community orchestras in the Cleveland area (and elsewhere) that provide skilled non-professional string players the opportunity to continue to make music.  
Colleges with Opportunities for Music Non-Majors

Community Orchestras in the Greater Cleveland Area

Cleveland Philharmonic
​Cleveland Womens' Orchestra

Euclid Symphony Orchestra
​Heights Chamber Orchestra
​Lakeland Civic Orchestra
​Medina Symphony
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Parma Symphony
Suburban Symphony
Symphony West Orchestra
TrueNorth Chamber Orchestra

Music Minor

A music minor takes the seriousness of their study up a notch to become a part of their collegiate program.  Some great musicians have minored in music while getting their main degree in a more traditional program.  This allows one to pursue some collegiate music classes while having a solid career "Plan B". Each college has its own set of admission and course requirements, so it is best to ask each college you are considering about the specifics of its music minor program including 1) How do you get accepted to the music minor program, 2) What courses are required and can you specifically take the ones you are most interested in, 3) Will you study with the schools' professors or with Grad. Assistants, 4) Will you be able to perform in the same ensembles as music majors.
Sample Questions and Answers (in this case, provided by Cornell)
Dual Degrees, Double Majors & Music Minors

Music Major

Music Majors and students who do a Double Major in Music and another field (see music minor reference to career plan B) are all-hands-on-deck up to their eyeballs in music: Music Theory, Music History, Aural Skills, Piano Skills, Ensembles, Chamber Music, Private Lessons, not to mention four hours a day in the practice room. If you're an education major, music therapy major, composition major or audio engineering major there are additional branches of classes to take.

Should I Be a Music Major?

So You Want to Be a Music Major
​What Happens to Music Majors After They Graduate - Study, 2015

Where Should I Apply?

Music School Database
The 20 Best Music Therapy Bachelor Programs (2020)

Choosing Degrees

Dual Degrees, Double Majors & Music Minors
Music Degrees: Reviewing the Options

So You're a Music Major

Preparing to Be a Music Major: 6 Things You Should Expect
​7 Things Music Education Majors Can Do to Make Themselves More Employable
Networking Skills for Musicians
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      • Baroque & Classical Dance Forms for the Classical Musician
      • Naxos Glossary of Musical Terms
      • OnMusic Dictionary
      • Glossary of Musical Terms - Western MI University
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        • Level 5 Notes (G string only)
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        • Level 9 Notes (ledger lines)
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        • Level 3 Notes (G string only)
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        • Level 5 Notes (A string only)
        • Level 6 Notes (A, D, G strings)
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      • Halloween Listening
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      • 2020 BHS Orchestra Virtual Concert
      • BHS Orch Don't Stop Believin'
      • BHS Orch Harry Potter
      • BHS Orch Dona Nobis Pacem
    • String Instruments of the World
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