What Can You Do With A Major In Music?

A major in music requires a thorough knowledge of music, the ability to interpret music, and study with an accomplished musician, and training at a university in order to acquire the skills necessary for success. Most people who enter music begin studying an instrument or voice at an early age. Careers in music can be grouped into five categories, including performers/conductors, composers/arrangers, teachers, historians and therapists. High quality performance in this field requires constant study, practice and self-discipline.  

         

 

Tracks

Jazz Studies
Music Education 

Music Performance Piano
Piano Pedagogy 

Strings 

Voice 

Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion  
 

 

Some Related Career Titles

(To research these titles and more go to: Occupational Outlook Handbook . and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library)
Armed Forces Band Member
Arts Administrator
Church Music Director
Composer
Conductor
Disc Jockey
Film Music Editor
Music Copyist
Music Promoter
Music Publishing Specialist
Music Reporter
Music Software Programmer
 		 Music Store Manager
Music Stringer
Music Teacher
Music Therapist
Musician
Orchestra Librarian
Piano Tuner
Recording Technician
Singer
Studio Musician
Synthesizer Specialist
Teacher

 

Typical Employers/Work Settings

 
Choral Groups
Churches
Clubs
Concert Halls
Conservatories
Education
Entertainment Law Firms
Free-Lance
Libraries Private Teaching
Magazines
Marching Bands
Motion Picture Industry
Music Related Publications 		Music Stores
On the Road Touring
Opera Houses
Orchestras
Production Companies
Public Schools
Radio Stations
Record Companies
Recording Studios
Special Education Centers
Television Stations
The Symphony
Theaters
 

 

Beginning Salary Range:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2011 Salary Survey, beginning salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of Music degree, on an average, start at about $35,000 a year.

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However, salaries will depend on the specific position/job. For more information check out:  Music Industry Salaries

 

 

Links To Professional Associations

Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
American Federation of Musicians
American Music Center
American Music Therapy Association
American Society of Composers, Musicians, and Authors
Conductors Guild

 

Job Search Information

National Organizations or Databases
http://www.creativejobscentral.com/music-jobs/
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/jcat.asp?jcat=119
http://www.mediawebsource.com/musicjobs.htm
http://www.musicalchairs.info/index.htm
http://www.musicianscontact.com/
http://www.mymusicjob.com/
http://us.music-jobs.com/
Local Organizations or Databases
http://www.floridaorchestra.org/
http://myfoa.org/ 

 

 

Graduate Schools

Local Programs - Master of Music and other related programs
Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of South Florida
National Programs - Master of Music and other related programs
Georgia State University
University of Alabama
University of Georgia
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/  

 

 

Link To UNF Program

The  College of Arts and Sciences  at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Music in  Music.  

 

Holland Codes

Jazz Studies: Artistic; Enterprising; Social (AES)
Performance: Artistic; Enterprising (AE)