Academic Departments
Music
Career Opportunities in Music
If you are considering a career in music, you may not be aware of the variety of music professions available to you, and the opportunities they present. Consider the following:
- Performing Musician
- Composer or Conductor
- Teaching Music in Elementary, Secondary, or Parochial School
- College or University Music Teaching
- Private Studio Teaching
- Church or Temple Choir Director/Cantor
- Music Therapist
- Music Retail Industry
- Music Recording and Production
- Television/Radio Music Production
- Audio for Post-Production
- Music Librarian
- Arts Administration
- Lyricist
- Music Biographer
- Music Business Attorney
- Architectural Acoustic Engineer
- Music Publication
- Music Reporter or Critic
- U.S. Armed Forces Bands and Choirs
(Some of these careers may require education or certification beyond a music degree from York College.)
On Campus Employment for Music Majors
Division of Music regularly uses qualified work-study students. Applicants interested in work-study positions must contact the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility.