Traditional K-12 Public Schools (Band, Choir, Orchestra, General Music)

K-12
Written By Thomas Kurtz

Funding
Locally funded, taxpayer-supported

Structure
Neighborhood-based public schools with standardized curricula

Credentials

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • State teaching credential

  • Student teaching & licensure exams

Responsibilities

  • Teaching ensembles and/or general music

  • Planning concerts and assessments

  • Classroom management

  • Curriculum alignment

  • Family and administrator communication

Pros
Stable salary and benefits · Union protection · Strong community impact

Challenges
Large class sizes · Limited curricular flexibility · High administrative workload

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