COLLEGIATE PERFORMING

ARTSPresented by Lindsay Gross

School of MusicUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Choosing the right school for you

• Conservatory setting vs. University setting

• Small vs. Large

• Urban vs. Rural

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DEGREE OPTIONS• Performance (BM)• Education (BME)• Technology (BA)• Composition/Theory (BM or BA)• Ethnomusicology/Musicology (BM

or BA)• Business/Administration (BA)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Bachelor of Music (BM) Bachelor of Music Education (BME)

PREPARATION PROCESS• Prior to senior year – college

visits, summer programs, private lessons

• Fall of senior year – open house, applications, audition preparation

• Spring of senior year – auditions/interviews, acceptances and financial aid

Making the most out of your college music experience!• Explore a variety of musical genres• Take advantage of teaching

opportunities• Network• Enroll in courses outside of your area of

study• Ask for advice• Utilize career services

Alternative Careers in the Arts• Administrator

• Music Business

• Music Therapy

• Sound Engineer

• Music Retail or Instrument Repair Technician

• Music Management

• Music Librarian

• Arts Coordinator

• Advancement

• Stage/Events Management

• Etc…

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QUESTIONS?

Contact:

Lindsay Gross

gross11@Illinois.edu