What Can I Do with a Major in ... Music Education

Music Education

Description of Major

This major educates students about teaching elementary and secondary school music.

For more information on studying Music Education: click here

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in public and private school sectors. A variety of jobs are available for music education graduates, including:

Accompanist	Arts Administrator
Audio-Visual Librarian	Band Director
Broadcast Technician	Choir Director
Chorus Teacher	Church Musician
Composer	Concert Manager
Curriculum Designer	Early Childhood Music Teacher
Editor	Educational Coordinator
High School Music Teacher	Lecturer
Lyricist	Museum Music Curator
Music Consultant	Music Education Supervisor
Music Librarian	Music Therapist
Orchestra Manager	Private Instructor
Professor	Songwriter
Studio Teacher	Technical Writer
Tutor	University Music School Administrator

Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.

Additional Links

Music Teachers National Association

The National Association for Music Education

National Music Foundation

UC College-Conservatory of Music

This page last updated on August 14, 2006
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