Music Composition and Studio Production
Discover more about the MusB programs in composition, studio composition, and studio production.
Career Possibilities
The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in these majors might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities.
Acquired Skills
- Musical expression
- Ability to analyze musical works
- Ability to concentrate intensely
- Ability to listen introspectively
- Time management skills
- Ability to identify chords by sight and ear
- Ability to read musical traditions worldwide
- Ability to be flexible/adaptable
- Ability to accept criticism
- Interpersonal skills
- Self-motivation
- Creativity
- Patience
- Problem-solving skills
Career Titles
- Arranger
- Artist & Repertoire Person
- Audio Technician
- Booking Agent/Manager
- Composer
- Conductor
- Disc Jockey
- Editor
- Engineer/Mixer
- Film Music Director/Editor
- Foley Artist
- Live Sound Design/Engineering
- Lyricist
- Manager
- Music Attorney
- Music Librarian
- Musical Performer
- Music Publisher
- Music Software Programmer
- Music Shop Manager
- Music Teacher
- Promoter
- Public Relations Specialist
- Publicist
- Recording Engineer
- Recording Mixer
- Recording Director
- Recording Studio Manager
- Recording Technician
- Songwriter
- Sound Editor
- Sound Engineer
- Sound System Design/Engineering
- Sound Technician
- Synthesizer Specialist
- Writer/Music Journalist
Types of Organizations that Hire
- Television/radio/film
- Media/entertainment companies
- Music publishers
- Performing arts venues
- Production companies
- Recording studios
- Record labels
- Theaters
- Colleges/universities/schools
- Computer hardware/software companies
Career Information, Professional Association & Job Search Links
Buzzfile -Employers of Music majors
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
American Federation of Musicians of the U.S. and Canada
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
Audio Engineering Society
Society of Professional Audio Recording Studios
American Composers Alliance
Songwriters Guild of America
Dramatists Guild - Professional association for playwrights, composers & lyricists
League of American Orchestras
Broadcast Music Inc. - Music rights organization
Society for American Music
Musical America
The Film Music Society
Association of Music Producers
American Musicological Society - resource for programs, grants, fellowships, awards, etc
International Computer Music Association
Record Production - Free site to help and promote new and established talent.
Careers in Music - Information on music careers
ArtsWestchester - A guide to arts in Westchester - events, grants, links to local artists, internships, etc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
Entertainment Careers - Internships and jobs
Career Development Center - Visit Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
Spotify Internships - Summer internships, thesis internships, and mentorship programs.