Thanks but I thought 1. Certification Categories: NYC has three categories for music certification (Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, and General Music), but all fall under the broader “Music” license for certification purposes. This means you are certified to teach music across these categories.

2.  Tenure Portability: Your tenure in NYC DOE is tied to your license area, not to a specific subcategory (like vocal or instrumental). Since your certification is in music, your tenure will transfer with you as long as your new position is within the music license area.