Career Centers Career Opportunities for Majors In
Career Opportunities for Majors in Palm Beach State College Career Centers MUSIC www.palmbeachstate.edu/career.xml
Some Florida public universities offering this major: FAMU FAU FIU NCF UF FSU UCF UNF USF *for a more extensive list of colleges and universities, go to www.petersons.com
Description of major:
Music majors would study the theoretical, creative, practical and historical aspects of music. Music majors can specialize in performance, theory, composition or education. Some go on to teach and there are limited openings in professional performance, music industry and sales, music library science, music therapy, music criticism, church music, music editing for television and radio, and college teaching.
Regardless of your career choice, increase your marketability to employers through internships, related work experience, good grades, and involvement in college activities. Visit the Career Center at your campus to research this field. Talk to people employed in these occupations and meet with an Academic Advisor to develop an academic plan for this major.
Sample Occupations Listed below are occupations related to this major. Some occupations may require additional skills, experience, coursework or an advanced degree.
Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Person Band Leader Composer/Arranger Concert Promoter Disc Jockey Engineer/Mixer Film Music Director/Editor Music Critic Music Teacher Music Therapist Music Publishing Specialist Recording Technician Singer/Performer Studio Musician Tour Manager Music Librarian* Instrument Restoration Specialist Conductor
Example of Work Settings
Entertainment Companies Media Firms Music And Film Studios Orchestras & Bands Performing Arts Centers Production Companies Newspapers Colleges & Universities Elementary & Secondary Schools
Sources of career information: Go to www.facts.org Choose “Finding a College or Program.” In the “Explore Careers” box, select one or all of the following links and follow the directions: Career Development Career Planning - Florida CHOICES Related Links & Resources
Visit or call the Career Center on your campus for more information.
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