Career in Music

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Considering a career in music? Like to truly enjoy your work as you earn a living? Music is a very broad field that makes it possible for enjoyment and a vocation to be combined. Salaries in music range from good to exceptional. Review the following list of professions in music. Preparation for these professions can begin with an Associate of Arts degree in music at WCJC.

Educational        

Music Therapist
High School Band Director
Junior High Band Director
Kindercare Music Teacher
Elementary School General Music Teacher
High School Choir Director
Junior High Choir Director
College Band Director
College Choir Director
College Music Lecturer     
Private Lesson Teacher

Religious

Church Choir Director
Church Orchestra Director
Church Handbell Director
Church Organist   
Church Pianist

Performer

Symphony Orchestra
Armed Forces Musician 
Rock or Jazz  
Recitalist
Studio Musician
Opera Singer  
Musical Theater

Composer

Television Composer/Arranger
Movie Composer/Arranger
Studio Composer/Arranger
Song Writer
Commercial Music Composer

Music Business

Studio Audio Engineer
Live Performance Audio Engineer
Radio Announcer
Television Announcer
Music Librarian
Concert Promotion
Concert Publicist
Record Producer
Music Critic
Musical Instrument Sales
Instrument Repair
Music Retailer

Music Artist Manager/Booking Agent
Music Copyright and Legal Specialist 
Music Publisher
Music Engraver
Music Software Programmer
Music Wholesaler
Piano Tuner/Piano Repair
Music Business Attorney
Music Editor