Music Performance
Discover more about the performance programs in the Conservatory of Music that lead to a Bachelor of Music (Mus.B.) degree and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty.
Performance–Instrumental:
Areas of concentration:
- Strings (includes harp)
- Piano (includes organ and harpsichord)
- Brass
- Percussion
- Woodwinds
- Classical Guitar
Performance: Jazz Studies
Performance: Voice and Opera Studies
Career Possibilities
The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major 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 perform solo/group recitals
- Ability to identify cords by sight and ear
- Ability to read musical traditions worldwide
- Ability to be flexible/adaptable
- Ability to accept criticism
- Ability to attract the attention of others
- Interpersonal skills
- Self-motivation
- Creativity
- Patience
- Problem-solving skills
CAREER TITLES
- Arranger
- Arts Administrator/Manager
- Artist & Repertoire Person
- Booking Agent/Manager
- Choir Director
- Choral Director
- Disc Jockey
- Composer
- Concert Promoter
- Conductor
- Instrument Design/Restoration
- Instrumentalist
- Music Attorney
- Music Publisher
- Music Shop Manager
- Music Teacher
- Music Therapist
- Musician
- Opera Singer
- Recording Studio Manager
- Religious Service Musician
- Section Member/Leader
- Session Musician
- Singer/Performer
- Studio Musician
- Talent Agent
- Teacher/Professor
- Writer/Music Journalist
- Voice Teacher
- Voice Over Artist
TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE
- Entertainment venues
- Performing arts organizations
- Production companies
- Record companies
- Recording Studios
- Television/radio/film
- Media/Entertainment companies
- Colleges/universities/schools
- Entertainment law firms
- Magazines and newspapers
- Music publishers
- Music stores (retail)
- Theaters
- Computer Hardware/Software Companies
CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LINKS
www.afm.org -American Federation of Musicians of the U.S. and Canada
www.americanorchestras.org - League of American Orchestras
www.bmi.com - Broadcast Music Inc.
www.soloperformer.com – Solo Performers
www.amc-music.com - American Music Conference
www.musicalartists.org - American Guild of Musical Artists
www.artistshousemusic.org - Helping musicians and music entrepreneurs create sustainable careers
www.musictherapy.org - American Music Therapy Association
www.musicalamerica.com - Subscriber-based and free information industry news and resources
www.classicalsinger.com - Listings of auditions & competitions, news and more
www.bakitone.com - Music Competitions by Bakitone International
www.filmmusicsociety.org - The Film Music Society
www.selfemploymentinthearts.com - Self Employment in the Arts
www.artswestchester.org – A guide to arts in Westchester - events, grants, links to local artists, internships, etc.
www.bls.gov/ooh - Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
JOB SEARCH LINKS
Career Development Center - Select Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.Getthatgig.com - internships and job searches; interviews and career advice from working musicians
www.mymusicjob.com - Music jobs
www.careersinmusic.com/music-business-careers/ – Music business solutions
www.entertainmentcareers.net –Internships and jobs
www.music-jobs.com - Job search
www.myauditions.com - Performing arts career resources/job search. Subscriber-based and free services
www.musicstaff.com - Advertise yourself as a music teacher. Subscriber-based and free services
www.musicalchairs.info - Orchestral job vacancies world wide
jobs.musicalamerica.com - Jobs in music/performing arts
Additional Resources Available at the CDC