What Can I Do With a Music Major?
Description of the Major
Music majors receive in-depth experience in theory, composition, performance, music education, and studio recording. A Jazz/Commercial concentration is available for those who wish to combine performance skills with business and technical expertise. Accepted majors audition during the first year as part of the BA in music. Majors have a variety of performance opportunities, recitals, ensembles, choir, band, applied lessons, musicals and a very active music club.
Career Areas
Arts Organizations
Colleges/Universities
Magazines/Newspapers
Music Publishing Companies
Radio Stations
Recording Studios
Schools
Theatres
Theme Parks
TV/Film Studios
Instrument Service and Repair
Sample Job Titles*
Voice Teacher
Music Critic
Music Software Programmer
Music Stringer
Accompanist
Agent
Composer/Arranger
Conductor
Lyricist
Music Critic
Music Teacher
Music Therapist
Producer
Public Relations Director
*Some careers require additional study or an advanced degree
What recent Johnson State College MUS graduates are doing
Band Member and Performer
Elementary Music Teacher
Substitute Teacher
General Music Teacher
Office Assistant
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Skills and personality traits representative of MUS majors
Music majors like art, music, and drama. They prefer independent, unstructured situations and value magnificence and aesthetic qualities. Students who major in Music are generally animated, imaginative and intuitive. They prefer to work alone or in small, intimate groups. These students are willing to take risks and try new things. They possess skills like inventiveness and imagination, and they have strong musical abilities and heightened artistic aptitudes.