Careers in Music
There are many career choices available to you as a musician. The following is a list of inspirations.
Education
- Music Administrator
- College, Conservatory, or University Music Educator
- Secondary School Music Teacher
- Elementary School Music Teacher
- Private Instrument Teacher
- Music Therapist
- Music Librarian
Arenas, Facilities, Halls, and Clubs
- Concert Hall Manager
- Stage Manager
- Resident Sound Technician
- Nightclub Manager
Recording and the Record Business
- Artist and Repertoire Coordinator
- Artist and Repertoire Administrator
- Promotion Manager
- Promotion Staffer
- Director of Publicist
- Artist Relations and Development Representative
- Marketing Representative
- Consumer Researcher
- Advertising Account Executive
- Regional Sales Manager
- Salesperson
- Field Merchandiser
- Campus Representative
- Arranger
- Record Producer
- Recording Engineer
- Recording Studio Set-Up Worker
- Orchestrator
- Copyist
The Business End of the Industry
- Personal Manager
- Booking Agent
- Concert Promoter
- Music Publisher
- Professional Manger
- Business Manager
- Entertainment Lawyer
Publicity
- Public Relations Counselor
- Public Relations Assistant
- Publicist
- Assistant Publicist
- Music Journalist (Critic/Reviewer)
Radio & Television
- Program Director
- Music Director
- Disc Jockey
- Video Jockey
Music Retailing and Wholesaling
- Music Shop Manager
- Music Shop Salesperson
- Record Shop (or Department) Manager
- Record Shop Clerk
- Instrument Sales Representative
- Rack Jobber (Subdistributor)
Symphonies, Orchestras, Operas, & Music Theatre
- Concertmaster/Concertmistress
- Section Leader
- Section Member
- Opera Singer
- Music Actor
- Managing Director
- Orchestra Manager
- Business Manager
- Director of Development
- Director of Public Relations
- Subscription and Ticket Service Director
- Director of Educational Activities
- Personnel Director
- Orchestral Music Librarian
Talent and Writing
- Recording Group
- Floor Show Band
- Dance Band
- Session Musician
- Background Vocalist
- Lyricist
- Composer/Songwriter
- Singer
On the Road
- Tour Coordinator
- Road manager
- Tour Publicist
- Sound Technician
- Advance Person
Instrument Repair, Restoration, and Design
- Musical Instrument Builder/Designer
- Instrument Repair and Restoration Specialist
- Piano Tuner-Technician
- Bow Rehairer and Restorer
Church Music
- Choir Director
- Cantor
- Organist
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Student Employment
Kwantlen students are eligible for employment both on and off campus. Please see the Student Employment Centre for job posting and instructions for using Workopolis.com.
Working at Kwantlen
If you are looking for employment as faculty or staff member at Kwantlen, please see the Human Resources website at www.kwantlen.ca/hr