What Can I Do With a Major In Music Composition?
Music Composition provides three years of applied study on a major instrument (years one through three), as well as three years of intensive study in composition (years two through four). Students will be required to participate in seminars which focus on analysis and evaluation of student compositions. The program includes a strong foundation in theory and music literature along with applied study on a secondary instrument. Performance of contemporary music is emphasized. The four years of study culminates with a composition recital that presents a multi-movement or large-form composition for an ensemble of three or more instruments. Students are also required to present recitals in their applied area (vocal or instrumental). Professional career opportunities for composers include writing new music for publication, providing original music for such fields as radio broadcast, film, television, and advertising, and arranging music for various collegiate or professional performing groups (e.g. marching bands, dance bands, and other professional organizations). Graduate study provides advanced training for the fields mentioned above and provides a credential for obtaining a teaching position in higher education.
** Includes Self-Employed
CAMPUS CONNECTIONS
- Hugh Hodgson School of Music (HHSOM)
- School of Music Library
- HHSOM Ambassadors
- HHSOM Student Organizations
- Student Organizations through Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant for help with job searching, resumes, interviewing skills, career options, applying to grad school, and much more
Career Spotlights from My Next Move:
- Music Directors & Composers
- Music Therapists
- Musicians & Singers
- Producers & Directors
- Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes
- Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys
- Disc Jockeys
- Sound Engineering Technicians
- Musical Instrument Repairers & Tuners
- Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary
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- My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
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- Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
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GENERAL
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- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/INDUSTRY SPECIFIC
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
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The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
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| University of Cincinnati | Music Performance, Master’s | University of Georgia | Music Composition, MM | University of Georgia | Music, MM |