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Career Opportunities with a Major in Music Education

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

The Music Education degree prepares students for careers teaching instrumental, choral and general music at K-12 levels. It provides a foundation for developing careers in music business, arts administration and other arts-related specialties. Music students also find employment with music technology and the mental disciplines learned in music theory.

 

SKILLS RELATED TO MUSIC EDUCATION

  • An interest in teaching or training

  • Good communication skills

  • Able to analyze, interpret, and appropriately convey musical background / theories to others

  • Knowledge of scales / music / composition

  • Ability to practice and concentrate for long periods of time

  • Ability to accept constructive criticism

  • Vocal / instrumental ability

  • Ability to relate well to people

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Music Education major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Music Education majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

 

Accompanist Advertising Worker Announcer
Arranger Arts Administrator Vocalist
Audiologist Audio-Visual Librarian Band Director
Booking Agent Broadcast Technician Church Musician
Commentator Composer Concert Manager
Copyright Expert Critic Cue Selector
Editor Entertainment Manager Film/Music Editor
Instrument Designer Lecturer Lyricist
Media Specialist Museum Music Curator Music Therapist
Musicologist Orchestra Manager Performer
Piano Tuner Producer Public Relations Specialist
Reporter Salesperson Songwriter
Sound Equipment Technician Tape Copier Teacher
Technical Writer Television Director Transcriber

 

EMPLOYERS IN MUSIC EDUCATION

  • Educational institutions

  • Churches/Religious institutions

  • Theaters

  • Music libraries

  • Music stores

  • Private clubs

  • Newspapers

  • Auditoriums

  • Museums

  • Recording studios

  • Community symphonies

  • Film industry

  • Radio/TV industy

  • Magazines/Journals

  • Music publishing companies

  • Community agencies

  • Orchestras

 

WEB SITES RELATED TO MUSIC EDUCATION

Metro State Music Education Department

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.