Career Preparation: Entering the Music Profession (416-0-1)

Instructors

Lam Wong

Meeting Info

RCMA 3-131: Fri 10:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This course prepares students for professional music careers by focusing on essential job search strategies, resume preparation, and the development of a teaching portfolio. Topics include collegiate teaching, curriculum design, and other areas of special interest. Students will gain valuable skills to support their success in research, teaching, and professional development.

Registration Requirements

Students must be graduate music majors.

Learning Objectives

Prepare for collegiate teaching roles; Apply job search strategies, including resume writing and interview preparation; Navigate higher education systems and career pathways in music; Engage with educational philosophies and current research in piano pedagogy; Build a strong teaching portfolio to support career advancement; Discuss topics of special interest relevant to professional growth.

Teaching Method

Attendance and participation in Friday seminars, along with assigned written assignments, leading discussions, class presentations, and related projects.

Evaluation Method

They will be graded on their level of success in weekly written assignments, leading discussions, class presentations, and related projects.

Class Materials (Required)

None.

Class Materials (Suggested)

1. Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela M. Beeching
2. Teaching Music in Higher Education by Colleen M. Conway
3. The Musician's Journey: Crafting your Career Vision and Plan by Jill Timmons
4. College Music Curricula for a New Century by Robin D. Moore
5. A PhD Is Not Enough! By Peter J. Feibelman
6. Articles from AMT, MTNA e-Journal