Music Career Resources : Schools
A guide to books, websites, and more for musicians of all categories!
L&S Career Services
For more information about the UW-Madison Letters & Science Career Services Center, click here.
- Graduate and Professional School"Consider making an appointment with one of our career advisors to discuss future graduate school plans. Every October our office holds a graduate school fair where you can interact with representatives from numerous graduate schools."
- Reference Letter Center / Interfolio"The electronic portfolio provides a convenient way to request letters of recommendation and mail them out to graduate and professional schools....Account set-up and maintenance fees are as low as $15 a year.
General Advice Online
- About Graduate SchoolGeneral advice from the Princeton Review for anyone considering graduate work.
- Application ProcessA general timeline created by the music librarians at Vanderbilt University.
- Grants Information CollectionFind funding for your education and guidance on how to apply for it.
- Guide to Graduate School for Music Students2-page overview by the Oberlin College Career Services Center of what to look for and what to expect when applying to graduate programs in music.
Find Graduate Programs
- Directory of Music Faculties in Colleges and Universities, U.S. and CanadaAnnual directory published by the College Music Society. Find the latest edition shelved at ML13 D5 in the Mills Reference Collection.
- GradSchools.com"With almost 60,000 programs listed in its free directory, GradSchools.com is the leading online resource for graduate school. You can use this site to find your ideal program by searching by subject, location and even school."
- Musical America Worldwide: International Directory of the Performing ArtsMusical America is the main source of career and education information for professional musicians. Click on Jobs to see current listings and access their Career Planning Portal. Go to More-->Industry Links for listings that include orchestras, opera companies, festivals, summer music camps, and music schools.
- Peterson'sFind schools and programs, research financial aid options, get test prep help, and manage your applications all in one place. Registration for services is free of charge.