Why Study Music?
The diversity in the music field is enormous and a major, concentration, or minor in music will provide a solid base of experience and knowledge for career development. The coursework helps students develop transferable skills which may be used in various jobs. These include performance, technique, theoretical background, historical knowledge, pedagogy, composition and writing, research, presentation, teamwork, independence, and leadership. Depending on interests, training and background, there is potential for a wide array of careers related to performance, management, business, technology, recording, education, writing and publishing and more. A degree in music can lead to jobs such as...
music education
- elementary school teacher
- secondary choir/band.orchestra director
- university or college professor
- private studio teacher
- community ensemble director
church music
- director of parish music
- organist/keyboardist
- choir director (adults or children)
- handbell director
music performance
- solo or ensemble performer
- musical theatre actor/actress
- entertainment figure
- professional orchestra/choir/band member
- accompanist for soloists, ensembles, dance or theatre troupes
music therapy
- music therapist
- counselor
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music management
- executive staff of an orchestra/choir/band
- agent of a professional musician or group
- promotion and ticket sales (box office) coordinator
- retail and wholesale sales agent
- publicist, public relations
- professional organization management
music writing and publishing
- composer, arranger, editor
- publisher
- promotion, sales, distribution coordinator
- newspaper or magazine editor, critic, columnist
musical instruments
- piano tuner
- instrument repair technician
- promotion, sales, distribution editor
- organ tuner, designer, builder
music recording and technology
- software and hardware developer
- audio engineer
- sound systems coordinator
- acoustician
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