An Interview with a Music Student

      I interviewed one of the Michigan State's music majors so people know what it's like to be an music major.  This person is a vocal education major.


1.)  What classes do you take strictly for vocal?
Answer: The classes I take for vocal are Dictation which for vocal majors is when we learn how to properly sing in different dialects such as Italian, German, and French.  State Singers which is the choir ensemble I am currently enrolled in.  This isn't technically a class but we have recital which is when all of the vocal studios come together and perform and have master classes.

2.) How often do you practice singing?
Answer:  I usually practice an hour everyday but since my instrument is my voice I have to be careful and not strain it so some days I do not do the full hour

3.) What made you want to be come an Education Major?
Answer: I always wanted to teach since I was young.  I love helping kids reach their full potential. As far as music I really love music so being a Music Education Major is the right fit for me.  This is because I believe as a teacher you should be passionate about the subject that you are teaching so its convincing to kids and they get the message of what you're trying to teach way more clear and enjoyable.

4.) What age groups would you teach and why?
Answer: I would love to teach all age groups but for different purposes.  If I were to teach elementary I would teach general music.  Middle School I am not sure because of the music curriculum in Michigan compared to my state Pennsylvania are different but I would teach band.  In High School I would teach music theory and band


5.) What one piece of advice would you give to someone who wants to major in music?
Answer: Commit to it and do not let the obligation in the school of music deter you from something that you love.