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Below are sample lists of careers and majors commonly associated with Music. Please remember, many careers do not require a specific major; rather, employers are often more interested in the experiences you have had and the skills, interests, abilities, and strengths you have developed through these experiences that enhance your academic program. Use the links below to explore careers and majors.

Majors  

Artistic Performance 

  • Dance
  • Music Composition
  • Music Education
  • Music Performance
  • Music Therapy
  • Theatre and Voice

Artist/Performance Management 

  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Communications

Careers: 

  • Actor/Actress
  • Adjunctive Therapy Coordinator
  • Advertising Agent
  • Advertising Sales Manager
  • Announcer/DJ
  • Art Director
  • Arts Administrator/Manager
  • Ballet Mistress/Master
  • Band Director
  • Brand Manager
  • Choir Director
  • Choreographer
  • Composer/Arranger
  • Concert Soloist
  • Conductor
  • Creative Arts Therapist
  • Cruise Director
  • Dance Studio Owner
  • Dance Therapist
  • Dance Director
  • Dancer
  • Film Music Editor
  • Instrument Service Specialist
  • Magazine Writer/Editor
  • Media Buyer
  • Media Planner
  • Music Promoter
  • Music Software Programmer
  • Music Store Manager
  • Music Therapist
  • Musician
  • Organist
  • Private Music Teacher
  • Professor of Music Therapy
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Publicist/Promoter
  • Recording Sound Engineer/Mixer
  • Recreation Director
  • Recreational Therapist
  • Sales Representative
  • Music Education
  • Section Leader/Section Member
  • Sound Designer
  • Stage Manager
  • Studio Musician
  • Talent Agent
  • Teacher
  • Tour Manager/Coordinator
  • Voice Coach

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