MUSIC

Resources for Careers in Music

I love music!  Now, what can I do with a major in it? 

Although you might just possibly become a high-paid rock star, consider more realistic career goals.  And there are many for music majors. 

Music majors can go into church music, be a private touring musician, give private lessons, or be a member of an orchestra or opera company. 

Music education majors work as school or college music teachers, or as band or choral directors. 

A music major with a minor in business could be a business agent or manager, or director of development or public relations for a symphony or opera company. 

Now, check out the website here for other career opportunities.

• The National Association for Music Education

 http://www.menc.org/jobs.html

This site gives an overview of music careers in ten areas and more than fifty specialties. Brief summaries of some careers are given here. It also contains basic information about potential earnings, education required to enter the particular career, and the personal qualifications, knowledge, and skills needed.