What Can I Do With A Major In Music
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Overview | Return to top
Music is considered not merely a skill to be mastered, but more deeply as an expression of the feelings, values and convictions found throughout humanity. The study, performance and creation of music can lead to an awareness of one's own values. Students are exposed to various aspects of music history, theory and performance with the intent of fostering a life-long understanding of music, thereby influencing their careers and vocations. Students encounter music from major time periods, religious beliefs and cultures with the purpose of developing understanding and acceptance.
The music department at St. Norbert College is a place that is full of exciting and challenging opportunities for music students. Whether you focus your musical experiences on instrumental music, choral music, performance or music education, we have what you need to be successful. Graduates of our programs have gone on to be successful in graduate school, professional careers and as teachers. This is the result of a long tradition of fine teaching in a setting where students come first.
Career Titles | Return to top
- Accompanist
- Actor
- Architectural Acoustic Monitor
- Armed Forces Band Member
- Arranger
- Arts Administrator/Manager
- Band Leader
- Booking Agent
- Broadcast/Theater Technical Director
- Cabaret Entertainer
- Cantor
- Church Music Director
- Community Development
- Composer/Arranger
- Concert Promoter
- Conductor
- Copyright Specialist
- Copywriter
- Cruise Director
- Customer Service Representative
- Disc Jockey
- Engineer/Mixer
- Film Music Editor
- Instrument Repair/Restorer
- Instrument Service Specialist
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- Journalist
- Librarian
- Lobbyist
- Lyricist
- Manufacturers Representative
- Music Attorney
- Music Copyist
- Music Critic
- Music Education
- Music Librarian
- Music Promoter
- Music Publishing Specialist
- Music Reporter
- Music Shop Owner/Manager
- Music Software Programmer
- Music Store Manager
- Music Stringer
- Music Teacher
- Music Therapist
- Musician
- Orchestra Librarian
- Organist
- Piano Tuner
- Professor
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- Promoter
- Public Relations Specialist
- Publications Specialist
- Publicist
- Recording Engineer
- Recording Technician
- Recreation Director
- Royalties Broadcast Monitor
- Sales Representative
- Session Musician
- Set/Stage Designer
- Singer
- Sound Technician
- Special Events Coordinator
- Studio Musician
- Synthesizer Specialist
- Talent Agent
- Teacher/Professor
- Technical Writer
- Tour Manager
- Transcriber
- Union Contractor
- Voice Teacher
- Writer/Music Journalist
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Employers | Return to top
- Advertising Agencies
- Amusement Parks
- Armed Forces
- Art Galleries
- Booking and Talent Agencies
- Casinos
- Children's Theaters
- Choirs
- Churches/Synagogues
- Coffee Shops
- Colleges and Universities
- Concert Halls
- Conservatories
- Council for the Arts
- Cultural Affairs
- Department of Education
- Educational Testing Service
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Entertainment Companies
- Film Production Companies
- Film Studios
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- Home Studios
- Hospitals
- Industry Trade Papers
- Instrument Repair Shops
- Insurance Companies
- Law Firms
- Librarians
- Magazines
- Marketing Firms
- Media Firms
- Military
- Museums
- Music and Film Studios
- Music and Video Stores
- Music Companies
- Music Enterprises
- Music Industry Associations
- Musical Theaters
- National Archives
- National Endowment for the Arts
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- National Endowment for the Humanities
- Newspapers
- Nursing Homes
- Operas
- Orchestras and Bands
- Performing Arts Centers
- Private Parties/ Events
- Production Companies
- Public Relations Firms
- Publishing Firms
- Radio
- Recording Companies
- Religious Institutions
- School Districts
- Self-Employment
- Smithsonian Institution
- Symphony/ Orchestras
- Theme Parks
- Travel and Tourism Department
- TV Studio
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Skills | Return to top
- Ability to keep audience's interests
- Ability to read and write music
- Ability to use various sound equipment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Awareness of music history
- Basic reading, writing, editing skills
- Communication skills
- Concentrates and practices intensely for long periods
- Confidence
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- Creativity
- Entertaining skills
- Good stage presence
- Humbleness
- Knowledge of music terminology
- Logical reasoning
- Motivating people
- Observation skills
- Organizational skills
- Outgoing attitude
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- Patience
- Performance techniques
- Perseverance
- Physical stamina
- Poise
- Problem Solving
- Self-discipline
- Singing/instrumental talents
- Teaching abilities
- Versatility
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Salary Information | Return to top
NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Summer 2012 Average Starting Salary:
- Performing Arts: $34,800
- Specific Academic/Vocational Teacher Education: $38,900
Average Salary of SNC Music Graduates:
- 2009: $25,000 - $30,000
- 2010: $20,000 - $25,000
- 2011: $25,001 - $35,000
For additional salary information, please visit salary.com
Graduate Data | Return to top
The job titles and employers listed below are a sample of the results from the annual St. Norbert College Career Services graduate follow-up survey for the Classes of 2003-2011.
Job Titles
- AmeriCorps Volunteer
- Band Teacher
- Beginning Band/Orchestra Teacher
- Choir Director
- Director of Bands
- Director of Choral Music
- Director of Religious Education
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- General Music and Choir Teacher
- Instrumental Music Teacher
- Music Teacher
- Piano and Voice Teacher
- Sales Associate
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- Shipping and Receiving Manager
- Wedding Singer
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Employers
- AmeriCorps
- Aquamaster
- Beloit School District
- Blessed Trinity Parish
- Florence Schools
- Green Bay Public School
- Germantown School District
- Gresham School District
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- Gibralter Area Schools
- Huntley School District
- Jo-Ann Fabrics
- Kate's Piano Studio
- Ladysmith High School
- Pardeeville Area School District
- Self-Employed
- Sheboygan Area School District
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- St. Francis School District
- St. John the Baptist, Holy Cross and Prince of Peace Schools
- St. Patrick School
- West De Pere School District
- Westfield Area High School
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Graduate Schools
- Education Learning Community
- Post-Baccalaureate
Teacher Certification
- Vocal Performance
Concentration in Musical Theater and Vocal Pedagogy
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Graduate Programs
- Concordia University
- New York University
- UW LaCrosse
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Alumni Profiles | Return to top
Alumni Profiles
Intern Profiles
Links of Interest | Return to top
Career Information
Careers in Music (Berklee College of Music)
Graduate Programs in Music
Music Career Network
Music Career Resources (Berklee College of Music)
Solo Performer...Music Careers
Tips, Tricks, and Secrets that will launch your Show Business Performance or Production
Professional Associations
Acoustical Society of America
American Music Therapy Association
American Musicological Society
Chorus America
Music Library Association
National Association for Music Education
Jobs & Internships
Entertainment Careers.net
Music Industry Career Center
Additional Information | Return to top
SNC Music Department
Major Requirements
Academic Advising
Career Services Job Search Links
Disclaimer: The information included on this page is not all-inclusive. You are encouraged to utilize additional online and print resources when researching majors and careers. Some of the careers listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. If you feel something should be added, changed, updated or removed, please contact Career Services. The content included on this page will be updated annually each summer. Please contact Career Services if you have any questions about the information on this page or to schedule an appointment.
