What Can I do With a Major

Major: Music

Description of Major:

In this program, you will learn how to understand and appreciate music. The music major has the option to concentrate in four different areas: music history, music theory, performance, and music management. The music history student focuses on the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual aspect of culture, the development of musical instruments, and the study of specific cultural traditions and styles. The music theory student concentrates on the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music.

This instruction focuses on theory, melody, counterpoint, harmony, modulation, instrumentation, orchestration, and studies of specific musical styles. The performance major prepares individuals to master musical instruments, including the voice, and to perform as solo or members of a musical organization. The music management student learns how to organize and manage music organizations, facilities, finances, and personnel.

Related Career Titles:

Record Producer
Recording Engineer
Orchestrate
Music Director
Disc Jockey
Tour Coordinator
Road Manager
Tour Publicist
Sound Technician
Music Store Manager
Record Store Manager
Record Store Clerk
Instrument Sales Representative
Personal Manager
Booking Agent
Concert Promoter
Music Publisher
Professional Manager
Business Manager
Conductor
Section Leader
Section Member
Managing Director
Orchestra Manager
Business Manager
Director of Development
Director of Public Relations
Subscriptions/Ticket Service Director
Director of Educational Activities
Personnel Director
Music Librarian
College or Conservatory Educator
Secondary School Music Teacher
Elementary School Music Teacher
Private Instrument Teacher
Music Therapist
Music Journalist
Music Critic

Employment Areas :

Education
Radio
Television companies
Movie companies
Theatrical productions
Orchestras
Bands
Symphonies
Public and private school systems
Colleges and universities
Churches
Junior and community colleges
Music conservatories
Music studios
Acting schools and studios
Theater companies
Community recreation programs

Related Links:

Acoustical Society of America
http://asa.aip.org 

All Star Radio
http://jobs@allstarradio.com 

American Music Therapy Association
http://www.musictherapy.org

Classic Web Music Jobs
http://www.classicweb.com/Jobs.htm

US Navy Music Program
http://www.bupers.navy.mil/navymusic/ 

K-12 Resources for Music Educators http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/staffpages/shirk/k12.music.html 

Musicians (Occupational Outlook Handbook)
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos095.htm

 Music Library Association
http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/ 

Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
http://www.menc.org