Performing Arts
Below are sample lists of careers and majors commonly associated with Performing Arts. 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:
Careers:
- Actor/Actress
- Artistic Director
- Arts Administrator/Manager
- Attorney: Entertainment Law
- Ballet Mistress/Master
- Band Director
- Broadcast Technician
- Casting Director
- Choir Director
- Choreographer
- Composer/Arranger
- Concert Soloist
- Conductor
- Costume Designer
- Cruise Director
- Dance Critic
- Dance Studio Owner
- Dance Therapist
- Dance Director
- Dancer
- Director
- Disc Jockey/Announcer
- Drama Coach or Teacher
- Drama Therapist
- Educational Programs Director
- Film Music Editor
- General/Company Manager
- Instrument Service Specialist
- Lighting Designer
- Makeup or Hairstylist
- Music Promoter
- Music Store Manager
- Musician
- Organist
- Playwright
- Private Music Teacher
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Prop Master
- Public Relations Specialist
- Publicist/Promoter
- Recording Sound Engineer/Mixer
- Recreation Director
- Sales Representative
- Scenic Artist
- School Music Teacher
- Section Leader/Section Member
- Set/Scene Designer
- Sound Designer
- Special Effects Specialist
- Stage Manager
- Studio Musician
- Talent Agent
- Teacher
- Technical Director
- Theatrical Critic
- Tour Manager
- Voice Coach
- Voice-Over Artist