<p>The option suggested by uskoolfish is viable, but the issue is compounded by conflicts in course selection and timing in trying to combine two disciplines both with performance, ensemble,workshop,rehearsal and participatory requirements. Even at the BA level, the ensemble and participatory classes tend to eat up a large block of time on a given day, or series of days, and can often be in direct conflict with each other. It’s a similar problem encountered with students trying to combine a performance discipline with a science, where lab conflicts wreak similar havoc.</p>
<p>Typically the participatory or ensemble requirement(s) is in one time offering only, and the rest of the schedule is built around it. It becomes a further issue in smaller institutions and programs where there may be less choice in finding acceptable class time offerings for academic and general requirements. These can be eased a bit if the school offers late afternoon or evening classes, which many do. Having access to prior course schedules can be a useful planning and research tool, but understand that what is true one year is not always true for the next. Budget cuts or a faculty change can have an impact even if you think you’ve mapped everything out perfectly.</p>
<p>Take a look through <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/</a> and <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/</a> forums as well. </p>
<p>The masters in M MEd is available even for those without prior teaching certification, but may limit access to some of the some “top” programs. Even then, a good foundation (and grades) in theory, aural, and piano/keyboard skills may be an essential component in a grad application, and there is a wide range of quality within BA programs to provide the background necessary.</p>
<p>Certification in a second discipline is state regulated, and typically requires the minimum test score for the subject on the Praxis II to obtain certification for the discipline.</p>
<p>In most cases, music education (or education pursuits in general) are more cost effective within your own state public institutions. Instate tuition, special incentives and scholarships be they merit, talent, or need based can dramatically reduce the out of pocket. There are many reasons to look at private and oos institutions, but I’d look into your own states offerings first. You may be able to find what you’re looking for, but a bit of research, knowing the pitfalls as well as the benefits of your plan requires some forethought and background knowledge.</p>