The following listÌýwas compiledÌýby Music Career Wiki. For specific information on each music career,
In addition to these music specific careers, many music degree holders successfully move on to graduate studies and careersÌýwithin medicine, law, business, etc.ÌýTheseÌýfields value the skills that music degrees teach: creative thinking, discipline, dedication, work ethic,Ìýteam skills,Ìýperseverance,Ìýheightened concentration, and organizational skills.ÌýThese traits that are highly coveted in most career fields.ÌýÌý
CompositionÌý
- Songwriter
- Electronic Dance Music ComposerÌý
- Jazz ComposerÌý
- Contemporary Classical ComposerÌý
- Community Music ComposerÌý
- Educational Music ComposerÌý
- Dance Theatre ComposerÌý
- Musical Theatre ComposerÌý
- Screen ComposerÌý
- Interactive Multimedia ComposerÌý
- Advertising Music ComposerÌý
- Library Music ComposerÌý
- Arranger (Popular Music)Ìý
- OrchestratorÌý
- Music CopyistÌý
- New Media ArtistÌý
PerformanceÌý
- Original BandÌý
- Other Original Music Performers of Contemporary Popular Music
- Pop Singer
- Children’s Music Group
- Electronic Dance Music Performer
- Jazz Performer
- Folk and Multicultural Performer
- Musical Theatre Performer
- Cabaret Performer
- Cover Band
- Tribute Band
- Piano Bar Performer
- Karaoke Compare
- Electronic Dance Music DJ
- Musical Director
- Backing Musician
- Musical Director (of a Solo Artist and Backing Band)
- Session Musician
- Conductor
- Orchestral Musician
- Chamber Musician
- Classical SingerÌý
- Military Band Musician
- Accompanist
- Repetiteur
- Ballet Pianist
- Community Musician
- Busker
ProductionÌý
- Record ProducerÌý
- ProgrammerÌý
- RemixerÌý
- Recording EngineerÌý
- Mastering EngineerÌý
- Studio ManagerÌý
- Maintenance EngineerÌý
- Production CompanyÌý
- Live Sound BusinessÌý
- Sound and Lighting Hire CoordinatorÌý
- Tour ManagerÌý
- Sound Designer (Theatre)Ìý
- Stage Manager (Opera and Music Theatre)Ìý
- Film and Television Sound and Music Production:Ìý
- Music SupervisorÌý
- Music EditorÌý
- Film Sound Recording, Editing and MixingÌý
- Music Video Clip DirectorÌý
Instrument Making and RepairingÌý
- Traditional Musical Instrument MakerÌý
- Experimental Musical Instrument Maker (incorporating Sound Sculptor)Ìý
- Electronic Music / Software Instrument MakerÌý
- Woodwind and Brass Instrument RepairerÌý
- Piano TechnicianÌý
- Electronic Equipment RepairerÌý
BroadcastingÌý
Music RadioÌý
- PresenterÌý
- Music Director
- Program Director
- Producer
Music Television
- Presenter
- Supervising Producer
- Head of Programming (or Program Director)
Music BusinessÌý
- Artist ManagerÌý
- Music Lawyer
- Music Accountant (Business Manager)
- Booking Agent
- Music Merchandiser
- Music Popularity Chart Manager
- Promoter
- Venue Booker
Record Company Positions
- Artist and Repertoire (A&R) Manager
- Label Manager
- Promotions Director
- Sales Director
- New Media Director
- Sales Representative
Music Publishing Company Positions
- Managing Director
- Copyright / Royalties Manager
- Licensing Manager
- Production Music Manager
- Hire Library Manager
- Performance Promotions Manager
Collection Societies Positions
- Member Services Director (APRA)
- Print Music Manager (AMCOS)
- Trade Union Secretary
Retailing and WholesalingÌý
Record RetailÌý
- Record Store Sales Assistant
- Record Store Owner / Manager
- Manager of a Chain Record Store
Music Retail and Wholesale
- Music Store Sales Assistant
- Music Store Owner / Manager
- Music Equipment Product Manager (Wholesale)
- Internal Sales Manager (Wholesale)
TeachingÌý
- Studio Teacher
- Owner / Manager of a Music Teaching Business Employing Teachers
- Director of a Conservatorium Center
- Primary School Music Teacher
- Instrumental Teacher (Peripatetic - Travelling)
- High School Music Teacher
- Head of Music — Private High School
- University Music Academic
Support Positions in a Music SchoolÌý
- Administrative Assistant
- Technical Officer (Audio)
- Technical Assistant
- Booking Officer
Writing and ResearchÌý
- Freelance Music Journalist
- Music Critic (Classical Music)
- Editor of a Music Magazine
- Music Biographer
- Music Researcher (Academic)
Other Areas of Music-related ResearchÌý
- Arts Industry Research Consultant
- Music Textbook Writer
- General Editor of a Music Reference Book
Arts AdministrationÌý
- Art Form or Arts Section Manager (Government Arts Funding Organization)
- Arts Funding Project Officer
- Arts Development Officer
- Manager of a Music Service Organization
- Director of a Music Industry Advocacy Organization
Music PresentingÌýOrganizationÌýPositionsÌý
- CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
- Artistic Administrator
- Orchestra Manager
- Operations Manager
- Development Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Education Manager
- Financial Manager
- Festival PositionsÌý-ÌýArtistic Director/CEO (Chief Executive Officer)ÌýandÌýProducer
- Venue Manager
Music TherapyÌý
- Music TherapistÌý
- Guided Imagery and Music TherapistÌý
Libraries, Archives and Information ServicesÌý
- Music LibrarianÌý
- Orchestral LibrarianÌý
- Music Manuscript ArchivistÌý
- Sound ArchivistÌý
- Music CuratorÌý
Digital & OnlineÌý
- Music Business Website DeveloperÌý
- New Media ArtistÌý
- Social Network MarketerÌý
- Digital Music MarketerÌý
- Digital Music DistributorÌý
- Music AggregatorÌý