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From Passion to Profession
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The mission of the MSU College of Music is to help students find where their interests and passions, skills and abilities, and professional needs overlap. Music is a passion, but those who thrive in music understand it is also a profession.
The College of Music’s Running Start office coordinates extensive opportunities to help students learn how to apply their skills in real-world settings and market their talents for professional success in music.
On-Campus Preparation
- One-on-one career advising.
- Practical training in performance, business, and teaching.
- Workshops on self-marketing, building a private studio, recording techniques, applying for grants, financial management and more.
- Electives offered on business and entrepreneurship concepts.
- Local and national opportunities in music, including part-time work, internships, jobs, festivals, grants, and competitions.
Ideas into Action
- Students can earn funding for professional development, business start-ups, outreach projects, recordings, commissions, research, and other creative endeavors.
- Help with grant applications and research for scholarly journals and conference presentations.
- Residencies and internships in real-world settings.
- Access to entrepreneurship resources on campus.
