Music ed, good choice! :) If your school offers a music theory class, I would definitely try to take that. Mine didn't, so when I got to college music theory I was pretty lost. However if it doesn't, you'll have enough from music classes to get you through the beginning. As for other preparation, just keep your musical repertoire wide and your options open. Get involved in as much music as you can, join leadership clubs or programs, those look good on a resume (especially for a prospective education major!). Colleges really like seeing students who are very involved. It's still a bit early, but when the time comes you'll need to mentally prepare yourself, it's a lot of work. People often scoff at music majors at not being real majors, but you will have more classes than your friends and far less free time. BUT, it is extremely rewarding. If you are really serious about going into music ed, your first teaching/observing experience will really open your eyes to what you can be.
As for schools, IU has a great music program, so definitely pursue that. Not too horribly far, Illinois State University has one of the best education schools in the country. I would recommend my school (Illinois Wesleyan University) but it's private and you're interested in public.
Anyhow, good luck with that, no matter how much work it is stick with it, you'll be glad you did!
2007-01-05 05:46:48
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answered by Julie B 2
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Keep your grades up so you know you can get in to any college you choose. Take all the music classes at your high school - choir or band will look good on an application to a university music program.
2007-01-05 05:33:55
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answered by Adriana 4
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I agree that you should take any music/music theory classes you can while you are in high school...but don't forget the other requirements.
You can also look into dual enrollment at a local Community College. They usually have a wide variety of music theory courses you can choose from, and most of them offer reduced tuition for high school students. Another added bonus is that you can get high school credit for most of the college classes you take.
Talk to your guidance counselor about your options.
2007-01-05 06:10:08
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answered by Brandon W 5
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Some companies may required a piece of paper where one is not necessary. Some people may have knowledge gained without a formal education. The expected standard of excellence is so low that a degree can be scammed. No one should be surprised when jobs, that actually require and education, go to India.
2016-05-23 06:09:09
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answered by Anonymous
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Take lots of music - private and at school - so that you can best help your students. Since music educators are choral instructors at least 50% of the time, be sure that you train your voice and sing.
Also I would volunteer to help with a younger choir or music group if you can find one - at your church or a youth chorus or orchestra.
2007-01-05 06:44:48
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answered by kramerdnewf 6
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You should probably contact Indiana University and see if they will send you information on it.
2007-01-13 00:50:57
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answered by Anonymous
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