Careers in Music

Believe it or not, degrees in the liberal arts can actually make it easier to land a job. Each major within the School of Arts & Sciences carries with it a unique list of skill sets that more and more employers are saying they want. Across industries, employers look for a combination of skills, interests and values that match their own.  

Prepared for Anything 

Forget about scrolling through a list of careers music majors pursue. There are no rules. If you choose a major you're passionate about, you are much more likely to discover and develop your own personal skills, interests and values that ultimately will help you find a rewarding profession.

Skills You Will Gain as a Music Major

• Assessing an audience - concentration and listening skills
• Considering historical perspectives
• Working toward long-range goals
• Taking multiple approaches to problems
• Understanding group dynamics
• Stage poise
• Comparing interpretations
• Developing fine aural discrimination skills 
• Lifelong appreciation of music