Music as a profession offers considerable options. As Mount Marty College Music graduates, students are prepared for entry into graduate programs as well as the following careers:

• Arranger
• Music Critic
• Music Librarian
• Music Instrumental Repair
• Vocal or Instrumental Conductor
• Composer
• Church Musician
• Music Educator
• Performer
• Music Historian
• Researcher of Music
• Sales in Music

Overall employment of musicians is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2006, reflecting the growing popularity of the music industry.

• Church Choir Director
• Composer or Arranger
• Concert or Theatre Agent
• Conductor
• Copyist
• Critic
• Instrument Manufacturer
• Instrument Repair Technician
• Lyricist
• Music Librarian
• Music Teacher
• Musical Dramatist
• Occupational Therapist - Music
• Orchestra Director
• Performer
• Piano Tuner
• Popular Band Member
• Recording Engineer
• Music Sales Representative
• Studio Arranger
• Studio Recorder
• Symphony Orchestra Administrator
• Symphony Orchestra Instrumentalist
• Teacher

Note: Some of these career opportunities may require additional schooling or training.