
Music education a rich a varied field, with many diverse career pathways available to students interested in post-secondary programming; however, it can often feel like there are only three available options for musical futures: ‘play’, ‘teach’, or ‘stop.’
It can sometimes feel like there is little information and support available for educators, students, and parents to imagine the diverse possibilities, both for careers and for engaging in music as a lifelong endeavour.
This is where The Music Pathways Project can help!

The Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum has specific expectations for Grades 9-12 students on career-oriented learning in and through music occupations.

Explore different resources from around the world, with a focus on North America, that highlight interesting musical pathways.

Focusing on Ontario post-secondary institutions, this page outlines many of the music-focused and music-adjacent certificate and degree programs.