Choosing a Major

What can I do with my MUSIC degree?

Employers of Music Majors

• Schools, Colleges & Universities
• Orchestras
• Professional Bands
• Television, Movie and Radio Industries
• Advertising
• Churches
• Theatre
• Publishing Organizations
• Computer Software Industry
• Party Business
• Instrument Repair Shops
• Retail Music Stores
• Government Agencies such as U. S.
• State Department - Cultural Affairs

Related Occupations for Music Majors

Some of these occupations may require additional schooling at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of the other resources available at the Career Planning Office, located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.

• School Teacher 
• Professional Orchestral Musician 
• Professional Jazz, Rock, R & B,
• Studio Work (recording) 
• Advertising 
• Country Musician
• Composer 
• Arranger 
• Church Musician
• Staged Musical/Theatre 
• Professional Combos 
• Private Studio Teaching
• Music Therapy 
• Music Publisher 
• Editor
• Library Arts 
• Retail Music Sales 
• Instrument Repair & Building
• Piano Tuning 
• Disc Jockeys and Announcers 
• Music Programming (radio)
• Arts Management 
• Film Scores Editor 
• Professional Wedding/Party Planner
• Resort Activities Programming 
• Funerals Service
• Cultural Affairs Officer 
• Recording Industry 
• Military Bands & Choruses
• Music Reporter or Critic 
• Engineer/Mixer Conductor
• Music Promoter 
• Music Publishing Specialist 
• Musician
• Voice Teacher 
• Sales Representative 
• Singer

Preparing for a Job in Music

• Acquire computer skills.
• Seek part-time work in music stores or performing in local symphonies and choral productions, or singing for weddings and funerals, etc.
• Develop interpersonal skills.
• Network with professionals in the field.
• Sing in church or community choir or play an instrument in a band.

RELATED MAJORS AT CSU

MUSIC-EMPHASIS IN CHURCH MUSIC

MUSIC-EMPHASIS IN VOCAL PERFORMANCE

MUSIC-EMPHASIS IN INSTR5UMENTAL PERFORMANCE

MUSIC THERAPY

MAJOR COURSE GUIDES

MAJOR COURSE GUIDES FOR THE MUSIC MAJORS ARE AVAILABLE At: music