<p>I am thinking about what career I want to go into when I start college, and I have always wanted to be a teacher. Music history interests me, and I was wondering what are the qualifications for becoming a music history professor, and what do you have to major in to become a music history professor. Do you have to major in both education and music history? Also, in order to be a music history professor, do you have to be a music performer as well? Playing the cello is a hobby of mine, but becoming an actual performer on that level isn't realistic for me. Any recommendations for colleges would be welcome as well. Thanks!</p>
<p>You would need a PhD in Musicology. You would not need an education degree. I recommend you look for a strong academic undergrad music program - where you would get a BA in music. Then go on to grad school. Are you a junior right now? What are your grades and scores like? What state do you live in? What will your financial needs be for college? Are you interested in a small or large school? Are you female? Once we know a bit more about you, we can suggest some colleges with strong non-performance focused music programs.</p>
<p>I agree with SpiritManager. But just to clarify: college professors do not study education (unless they are professors of education.) They get a PhD in their discipline. If you were thinking of teaching in a high school you would want to study music education. </p>
<p>And there are options for your undergrad degree too. Are you interested in music theory? Would you consider continuing your cello studies in college (understanding that you don’t want to pursue a performance degree)?</p>