Music
| What is Music? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | Professional Association Links |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Department of Music |
What is Music?
According to Google, Music is "the art or sicence of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion."
From the Department of Music, "Four percent of the OSU student body is enrolled in a music program. Of those enrolled, 80 percent are in a performance ensemble and 86% of those enrolled in performance ensembles are not music majors. Music programs filter into all majors across campus and enhance the college experience for so many students.
Corvallis is quickly becoming one of Oregon’s most vibrant centers for the performing arts. OSU music ensembles are an active and visible part of the local arts scene. The beautiful main campus is located within walking distance to Corvallis’ quaint and growing downtown district and most of the city’s performance venues.
At OSU you'll find a dynamic community of people passionate about music. Priding itself as a leader in music education, OSU offers rigorous degree programs in music taught by expert faculty. And all OSU students have the opportunity to select music as a minor. Through small class sizes, students have the advantage of working closely with their music professors while studying within the larger context of a major research university."
Music - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
| Architectural Acoustic Monitor | Instrument Service Specialist | Orchestra Librarian |
| Armed Forces Band Member | Journalist | Piano Tuner |
| Artist & Repertoire (A&R) | Manufacturers Representative | Public Relations Specialist |
| Arts Administrator/Manager | Music Attorney | Publicist |
| Church Music director | Music Copyist | Recording Technician |
| Community Development | Music Critic | Recreation Director |
| Composer/Arranger | Music Promoter | Royalties Broadcast Monitor |
| Conductor | Music Publishing Specialist | Sales Representative |
| Copyright Specialist | Music Reporter | Singer |
| Copywriter | Music Software Programmer | Studio Musician |
| Cruise Director | Music Store Manager | Synthesizer Specialist |
| Disc Jockey | Music Stringer | Technical Writer |
| Editor | Music Teacher | Tour Manager |
| Engineer/Mixer | Music Therapist | Union Contractor |
| Film Music Editor | Musician | Voice Teacher |
Related Skills
| Ability to Keep Audiance's Interest | Entertaining Skills | Physical Stamina |
| Ability to Read & Write Music | Good Stage Presence | Poise |
| Ability to Use Various Sound Equipment | Humbleness | Self-Discipline |
| Adaptability & Flexibility | Observation Skills | Singing/Instrumental Talents |
| Basic Reading, Writing, & Editing Skills | Organization | Teaching Abilities |
| Communication Skills | Performance Techniques | Versitility |
| Creativity | Perseverance |
Job & Internship Search Links
Music Jobs - An online job resource for finding music careers across the US.
EntertainmentCareers.net - lists positions in entertainment industry.
MusiciansContact.com - lists jobs for musicians and singers, with links to professional organizations and the music industry.
Playbill - provides resources, news, and information for persons interested in theatre arts, with jobs for actors and actresses nationwide and London.
Showbizjobs - lists positions in the film, television, recording, multimedia, and attraction job markets.
American Orchestra Internships
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Employment Opportunities
Music Education Job Opportunities
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Musicians and Singers
- Average Pay - Music Directors and Composers
- Average Pay - Dansers and Choreographers
- Average Pay - Actors
- Average Pay - Writers and Authors
- Average Pay - Self-enrichment Teachers
What Can I do with a Major in Music? - CareerThoughts.com has a similar page to this one, which includes career options, expected salary, and job outlook information.
Women in Music - provides information for women in music and music career listings.
Music Professions - learn about music careers that you could enjoy.
Performing Arts and Career Guide - explore careers in the performing arts with job descriptions and information on the job market.
Careers in Music |Music Jobs |Music Schools & Colleges
Professional Association links
National Association for Music Education - This site will help you decide if you want a career in music, then help guide you on your career search with a glossary of careers, career resources, and available jobs.
American Federation of Musicians - This site will help you "Protect yor music career, Get paid for Recording, Industy Networking." and give you helpful advice. Just know that this site requires a paid membership, but you can still view a variety of information without one. The AFM has quite a few famous musicians as members.
American Music Therapy Association - Music therapy might be the path for your music career. Learn about careers in music therapy, educational options, job listins and scholarship opportunities.
American Musicological Society
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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