An orchestral studies program may include traveling with an ensemble or working part-time as a music tutor. Ranging from one to three years, the programs may educate future orchestral musicians through hands-on experiences and engagement with local communities.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.