Skills Developed As a Music Major
- Creativity
- Ability to read and write music
- Singing/instrumental talents
- Entertaining skills
- Communication skills
- Perseverance
- Observation skills
- Self-discipline
- Basic reading, writing, editing skills
- Teaching abilities
- Physical stamina
- Versatility
- Good stage presence
- Poise
- Performance techniques
- Ability to use various sound equipment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to keep audience's interest
Sample Fields of Work and Career Titles
| Architectural Acoustic Monitor |
Editor |
| Music Software Programmer |
Filmmaker |
| Music Store Manager |
Music Editor |
| Artist |
Music Teacher |
| Music Stringer Arts |
Music Therapist |
| Administrator/Manager |
Musician |
| Instrument Service Specialist |
Composer/Arranger |
| Church Music Director |
Conductor |
| Community Development |
Music Copyist |
| Manufacturers Representative |
Piano Tuner |
| Copyright Specialist |
Copywriter |
| Orchestra Librarian |
Music Critic |
| Public Relations Specialist |
Music Promoter |
| Music Publishing Specialist |
Cruise Director |
| Recording Technician |
Disc Jockey |
| Recreation Director |
Music Reporter |
| Royalties Broadcast Monitor |
Studio Musician |
| Sales Representative |
Tour Manager |
| Synthesizer Specialist |
Music Critic |
| Union Contractor |
Singer |
| Music Composer |
Voice Teacher |
A Sample of Redeemer Music Majors' Career Titles
Business owner, Avolon Music Academy, Ancaster
Piano Teacher (FT), Troureres Music, Burlington
Music Therapist, Bethesda Group Home, Thorold Ontario
Professional Recording Musician, Garner (Band)
Music Teacher, Canadian Conservatory of Music, Halifax
Minister of Music, St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin Minnesota
Vocal and Piano Teacher, Addison Music Learning Centre, Stoney Creek
Music Teacher, Calvin Christian School, Hamilton
Music Director, Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church, Jarvis
Music Director, Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, Grimsby
Worship Coordinator, Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, Hamilton
Assistant Professor of Music, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Voice Instructor, Key Note Music Studio, Burlington
Website Resources
Music Career Network
ClassicWeb Music Jobs
Entertainment Careers
Musicians Occupational Outlook Handbook
Music Library Association
Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
MENC: Early Childhood Special Interest Research Group