Careers in Music

    Music Career Exploration

Career Exploration

• Music Networking, Associations, & Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   
• Links to More Professional Organizations in Music – nsuok.edu
   
• 'Music Career Communities' – music career resources by Berklee College of Music – This website offers helpful music career role descriptions and links to music resources for a wide range of music careers, including:
  Career Communities:  business  |  composition  |  design  |  education  |  health and wellness  |  performance  |  production
  Industries:  advertising  |  artist services  |  arts administration  |  church and worship  |  dance  |  education  |  film, video, and television  |  health and wellness  |  journalism  |  live music  |  music and audio tools  |  opera  |  orchestra, chorus, and band  |  radio and streaming music  |  recording industry, technology  |  theater  |  video games
   
• Careers in Communication & Performing Arts – leeuniversity.libguides.com
• Careers in Education – leeuniversity.libguides.com
• Majoring in Music – majoringinmusic.com. Blog posts about: music career fields, tips, and trends
• Music Career Resources – musiccareernetwork.org
• Music Careers – simmons.libguides.com
   
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – bls.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
  - Music Directors & Composers
  - Musicians & Singers
   

Christian Music

• Careers in Religion & Christian Ministry – leeuniversity.libguides.com
• Careers in the Church & Worship Industry – berklee.edu. Berklee College of Music
• CCM Magazine – ccmmagazine.com
• Gospel Music Association (GMA) – gospelmusic.org
• Article:  Is the Future of Christian Music on TikTok? – Christianity Today (Sept 9, 2022)

  Job Listings

Music Jobs

• The Chronicle of Higher Education – chronicle.com
• EntertainmentCareers.net – jobs and internships
• Job & Audition Listings – musiccareernetwork.org

More Job Listings & Career Assistance

• Christian & Non-Profit Job Banks
• Education Careers
• Lee University Center for Calling & Career
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Topic Guide: Careers (general career resources)

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Lee University Center for Calling & Career
Career Guidance & Resources for Lee University Students & Alumni

(423) 614-8630
ccc@leeuniversity.edu
leeuniversity.edu/calling-career

career exploration  •  career counseling
strengths development  •  mentor networking
job search techniques  •  employer research
resume review  •  interview preparation