Careers in Music and Theatre
Music and Theatre Programs prepare students for a variety of fulfilling careers all over the globe. Our graduates work as musicians, conductors, composers, teachers, actors, technicians, consultants, music therapists, designers, and sound engineers. They work in the music and theatre industry, for non-profits organizations, and in schools at every level. What can I do with a Music and Theater Degree?
There are a variety of careers in the performing arts, including:
- Teacher
- Performing artist
- Arts administration
- Arts Business
- Conductor/Musical Director
- Church Musician
- Coach/Accompanist
- Composer/ArrangerMusic Therapist
- Instrument Repair
- Acting
- Design and Construction
- Costumer
- Technical Directors
- Hospitality and Entertainment
Music and Theatre Skills Travel Well
Not every music major or theatre student pursues a career in their field. But that's no problem; music and theater students acquire skills that are "transferable"-that means they learn skills that they can use in dozens of careers. Skills like-
- Time management
- Communication and listening
- Diligence and persistence
- Pattern recognition
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Technological proficiency
- Performance skills like calmness under pressure
- Creative thinking, connecting complex ideas
- Teamwork and empathy
-are the very skills that today's employers are seeking.
Career Exploration Resources
FHSU Academic Advising & Career Exploration Center
Musicianwages.com
Careers in Music (Berklee College of Music)