<p>Just wondering if there are any books, websites, or other resources available that list which graduate programs in music theory are most likely to offer tuition reduction or assistantship options. Thanks</p>
<p>You can check individual school’s websites and don’t be afraid to email schools too. Many of us here can give you advice about individual schools too. Music theory and Eurythemics are the only areas where CIM uses grad students as tutors, so it’s worth checking.</p>
<p>Thanks. I guess I was hoping there would be some central location with some indication of what schools offered them.</p>
<p>maggiedog- A centralized list might not be accurate simply because assistantships tend to be a mutable commodity. They may be only offered in certain departments and in specific forms, such as calling them “tutors” or employing them in community or extension music schools. It is probably safe to assume that there are more opportunities available to you as a music theory grad than there would be for performance majors because even top conservatories have students who often need help in that area.</p>
<p>Thanks again for your information. I am actually trying to find out as a parent, since my son will be pursuing grad school, not me. He’ll be on his own financially, and I would like him to take the lead with finding what he needs, but I suspect he will be a little remiss with looking at all of the options. When I went to grad school (in a different subject area), information about assistantships and financial aid was much more readily available, so I was hoping for more. Thanks anyway.</p>