Area

Employer


Area:

Education

Sub-Area:
  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Private Lessons
Employers:
  • K-12 schools, public and private
  • Colleges and universities
  • Conservatories
  • Daycare centers
  • Recreation centers
  • Children's music programs (franchises, local)
  • Studios
  • Self-employed

Area:

Performance

Sub-Area:
  • Instrumental
  • Vocal
Employers:
  • Orchestras:
    • Philharmonic, symphony, and chamber
  • Armed Forces bands and orchestras
  • Small ensembles
  • Rock or jazz groups
  • Dance bands
  • Concert soloist
  • Clubs and restaurants
  • Church choirs
  • Community choral groups
  • Opera companies
  • Musical theaters
  • Ballet productions
  • Recording industry
  • Radio, television, and motion picture industries
  • Cruise lines
  • Amusement parks

Area:

Conducting

Sub-Area:
  • Directing
  • Planning
  • Leading
  • Musician Selection
Employers:
  • Orchestras:
    • Philharmonic, symphony, and chamber
  • Armed Forces bands and orchestras
  • Various bands
  • Choirs
  • Choral groups
  • Opera companies
  • Musical theater companies

Area:

Composing/Arranging

Sub-Area:
  • Composing
  • Arranging
Employers:
  • Self-employed
  • Record companies
  • Publishers
  • Muzak
  • Motion picture and television industries
  • Production companies
  • Orchestras:
    • Philharmonic, symphony, and chamber
  • Opera companies
  • Musical theater groups
  • Ballet troupes
  • Broadway

Area:

Music Libraries

Sub-Area:
Employers:
  • Colleges and universities
  • Conservatories
  • Public libraries
  • Radio and television stations
  • Motion picture studies

Area:

Communications (Broadcasting)

Sub-Area:
  • Music and Program Direction
  • On Air Performance
  • Promotion
  • Voice Overs
  • Copyright/Clearance Administration
  • Music License Administration
  • Music Editing, Production, and Composing
  • Sound Mixing
  • Post Production
  • Research
Employers:
  • Radio and television stations
  • Virtual reality sound environments
    • e.g. Internet sites, software creators

Area:

Music Therapy

Sub-Area:
Employers:
  • Hospitals: general and psychiatric
  • Special education facilities
  • Mental health centers
  • Nursing homes and senior centers
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Correctional facilities
  • Private practice
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Schools

Area:

Behind The Scenes

Sub-Area:
  • Audio Technician
  • Boom Operator
  • General Director
  • Music Video Producer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Set Up
  • Recordist
  • Rerecording Mixer
  • Sound Engineer
  • Sound Technician
  • Sound/Production Mixer
  • Stage Manager
Employers:
  • Local bands
  • Regional bands
  • Production companies
  • Theater groups
  • Orchestras
  • Armed Forces
  • Radio, television, and motion picture industries

Area:

Music Industry/Business

Sub-Area:
  • Publishing and Editing
  • Producing
  • Recording
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Artist/Talent Representation
  • Promotion/Media Relations
  • Publicity
  • Administration
  • Marketing
  • Booking
  • Product Management
  • Business Management
  • Retail Sales
Employers:
  • Production recording studios (most located in New York City, Los Angeles, and Nashville)
  • Music management groups
  • Agencies
  • Music and record stores
  • Instrument manufacturers

Area:

Miscellaneous

Sub-Area:
  • Music Journalism
  • Law
  • Music Analysis
Employers:
  • Music-related publications
  • Magazines and newspapers
  • Entertainment or music focused Internet sites
  • Entertainment law firms
  • Production companies

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