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Career Opportunities With a Major in Music Education

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.

MSU Denver Music Education Department

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
  
  

Potential Careers Related to Music Education

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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.

Employer 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 industry

• Magazines/Journals

• Music publishing companies

• Community agencies

• Orchestras
  
  

Professional Organizations in This Field

• Acoustical Society of America

  http://acousticalsociety.org/

• Association of Independent Music

  http://www.musicindie.com

• International Association of Jazz Educators

  http://www.iaje.org

• Music Teachers National Association

  http://www.mtna.org

• MENC: The National Association for Music Education

  http://www.nafme.org/
  
  

Websites Related to Music Education

• MSU Denver Music Education Department

• Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics

• Entertainment Recruiting Network

• Music Network USA

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