1. COLLEGIATE PERFORMING ARTS Presented by Lindsay Gross School of Music University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2. Choosing the right school for you Conservatory setting vs. University setting Small vs. Large Urban vs. Rural 2

3. DEGREE OPTIONS Performance (BM) Education (BME) Technology (BA) Composition/Theory (BM or BA) Ethnomusicology/Musicology (BM or BA) Business/Administration (BA) Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Bachelor of Music (BM) Bachelor of Music Education (BME)

4. PREPARATION PROCESS Prior to senior year – college visits, summer programs, private lessons Fall of senior year – open house, applications, audition preparation Spring of senior year – auditions/interviews, acceptances and financial aid

5. Making the most out of your college music experience! Explore a variety of musical genres Take advantage of teaching opportunities Network Enroll in courses outside of your area of study Ask for advice Utilize career services

6. Alternative Careers in the Arts Administrator Music Business Music Therapy Sound Engineer Music Retail or Instrument Repair Technician Music Management Music Librarian Arts Coordinator Advancement Stage/Events Management Etc… 6

7. QUESTIONS? Contact: Lindsay Gross gross11@Illinois.edu