2026 MMEA Fall In-Service Conference

So, you’ve decided to go to grad school… Now what? Gathering information from a variety of sources can help make you a stronger candidate. Three experienced music educators/performers with diverse musical backgrounds will collaborate to provide a comparison of M.M., M.S., D.M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in music education, conducting, and performance; practical advice on how to choose the degree program that best fits your career goals; considerations about when to go to graduate school; information about funding your education; and tips for making yourself marketable before and during the application process.