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By Bethanie Hansen, DMA
Faculty Director, Communication, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion and World Languages Programs, School of Arts & Humanities at American Public University

If you have never taught outside your field, count yourself among the lucky few music educators. Chances are that teaching outside of music education, or even making a career change, could be in your future.

Headline stories about public school music and other elective programs that have been cut are frequently reported and threaten the feeling of job security for music educators. Upon hearing occasional news of teacher layoffs and contract reductions, how can the music educator confidently move forward on a career path and plan for the future?