Career Services
Career Opportunities With a Major in Music
The Music Performance degree prepares students for further graduate study or for careers as performers or private studio teachers. It also provides a foundation for developing careers in music business, arts administration, and other arts-related specialties. Music students are also finding employment in computer-related fields which draw upon their experience with music technology and the mental disciplines learned in music theory.
MSU Denver Music Performance Department Website
Skills Related to Music
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Good listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
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Ability to use hands/fingers easily and skillfully
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Able to analyze, interpret, and appropriately convey musical background/theories to others
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Knowledge of scale/music/composition
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Ability to practice and concentrate for long periods of time
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Ability to accept constructive criticism
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Vocal / instrumental ability
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Ability to adjust/repair equipment
Potential Careers Related to Music
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Music Performance major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Music Performance majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.
Employers in Music
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Educational institutions
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Churches/Religious institutions
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Theaters
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Music libraries
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Music stores
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Private clubs
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Newspapers
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Auditoriums
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Museums
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Recording studios
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Community symphonies
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Film industry
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Radio/TV industry
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Magazines/Journals
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Music publishing companies
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Community agencies
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Orchestras
Professional Organizations in This Field
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Association of Independent Music
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The College Music Society
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Acoustical Society of America
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Audio Engineering Society
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Music Related Associations A-M
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Music Related Associations N-Z
Websites Related to Music
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.