Music Education in PA

College Majors Music Major
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<p>Hi! I'm new to this forum, so if this is not in the right place to post I'm sorry. Anyway, I am a sophomore in high school, and I'd really like to be a high school chorus teacher whenever I'm older. I had a few questions about going to school for music education</p>

<p>*I would like to stay in PA in case of family emergencies and stuff, possibly NY. My main 2 choices are Slippery Rock University and Clarion University, but I am willing to look into others.
*What do auditions usually require? My audition skills aren't the best, so I am still hoping I could get in.
*If experience is something you need to know then you can take time to read this, if not, skip it:
-Chorus 5th grade-present
-Select choir Girl's ensemble is chorus in 9th-10th grade
-Select choir in Junior High (7th-8th grade)
-Voice lessons 8th grade-present
-Select touring church choir 9th grade-present
-Musicals including: Bye Bye Birdie, Gypsy, Annie, possibly South Pacific
-Piano 9th grade-present, may not be able to continue
*I may be auditioning for a performing arts school for 11th-12th grade, but I'm not fully sure (I'm not very confident because my choir teacher tortures everybody)
*I have jaw cartilage problems (stupid orthodontic stuff) and I may need surgery, and I'm hoping it won't affect me forever, so if anybody happens to know about this they could let me know.</p>

<p>Those are my questions, so feel free to answer. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Indiana University of PA is where most music educators from Pittsburgh attend. From what I understand, it is considered a very good education for the $.</p>

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<p>In Pennsylvania, Gettysburg and Susquehanna both have music programs, and I understand West Chester is also good. Don’t know much about vocal, though, sorry.</p>

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<p>Normally the audition consists of several parts. You’ll have to read the requirements for each school and its a good idea to track them in a spreadsheet or grid for quick reference. You always come prepared with 2 or 3 songs with contrasting styles & tempos. You’ll do some sight singing and maybe some ear training exercises. You might also take a written music theory exam. Your private music teacher should help you get ready.</p>

<p>The audition is largely the same for music ed and performance, but the weighting is different. The audition is weighted heavily for performance and academics play a more prominent role in music ed.</p>

<p>In PA, you could also look at music ed programs at UPenn, Temple/Boyer and UArts.</p>