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How do I engage with music in a meaningful way as a career path?What opportunities exist post-college for a music major (no matter the concentration), and what steps should I take to achieve them?

Asking for a friend! I am currently admitted to ten schools as a music performance major, but am also contemplating a switch to music ed due to what I believe is a higher amount of job security.
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Hi Noah,

I also went to school wanting to be a performance major and got a music ed degree. You can still make money as a performer with a music ed degree. I taught elementary music for two years and also played in a military band before that. Having the music ed degree helped me to get a stable pay check. I didn't perform music to much during that time except to play for my students. For me, it is about having variety. I'm glad I did both teaching and performing.

Sincerely,
Doran
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