<p>I applied to the University of Maryland for elementary education because I mentor at a nearby elementary school and enjoy it. But I have noticed that I am extremely passionate about music. It has always been important in my life, as I sing in two choirs and take voice lessons, but I never thought of it as a career. I'm thinking about switching to music education now, because I want to do what my music teachers have done for me- help an ensemble deliver a powerful and emotional message to the audience. Any opinions? Does anyone know anything about the music education program at University of Maryland- College Park?</p>
<p>I think you’ve missed the deadline (November 1). You need to audition as well as submit the application.</p>
<p>[General</a> Admission Info - University of Maryland School of Music](<a href=“http://www.music.umd.edu/prospective_students/admission]General”>http://www.music.umd.edu/prospective_students/admission)</p>
<p>There are others who post here that may know if it would be possible to switch majors to music ed. from elementary ed. I’m sure that, at a minimum, you’d still have to pass an audition for the Music Dept. You might talk directly with the Music Dept at University of Maryland to see if it’s possible to switch majors after enrolling or to change your application now. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for the help! I looked it up, and they said that you can change your major to be in the School of Music if you audition by January for the following fall semester. So maybe once I’m in the school I can change my major and just start on it later.</p>
<p>mitziespal, talk to the chair of the music ed department once you’re situated. Make sure you know all the requirements, have them advise you of the best possible first semester schedule to allow the best course selection (so you don’t have to play too much catch up; take a look at the degree requirements for both elementary and music ed candidates, and pick a load that will suit both paths). You might also want to consider studying privately with faculty, a grad student, or a qualified upperclassman to work on audition rep and prep.</p>