What can I do with a qualification in music? A wide variety of job opportunities are available in music or associated areas for suitably qualified and motivated people. The most obvious careers are those which are directly involved with creating and performing music such as instrumentalists, singers, accompanists, conductors, composers and arrangers. are various types of music teaching jobs in the primary and secondary sectors with more specialised work in third level institutions such as universities and colleges. Instrumental and vocal tuition (whether classical, traditional, jazz or popular) may be carried on privately or on a peripatetic basis. For with a background in music technology there is the possibility of employment in the recording industry as a composer, producer or sound engineer. Instrument making and repair are sometimes overlooked and yet provide a lucrative income because of the specialised nature of the work. There are numerous jobs associated with music such as arts management, music publishing, musicology and music journalism. Music is also a rewarding leisure activity for those who take part in choirs, bands and amateur ensembles or simply enjoying attending concerts or listening to music. Music therapy is an allied health profession and one of the expressive therapies, consisting of a process in which a music therapist uses music and all of its facets – physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic and spiritual - to help clients improve their physical and mental health.
What can I do with a qualification in music? A wide variety of job opportunities are available in music or associated areas for suitably qualified and motivated people. The most obvious careers are those which are directly involved with creating and performing music such as instrumentalists, singers, accompanists, conductors, composers and arrangers. are various types of music teaching jobs in the primary and secondary sectors with more specialised work in third level institutions such as universities and colleges. Instrumental and vocal tuition (whether classical, traditional, jazz or popular) may be carried on privately or on a peripatetic basis. For with a background in music technology there is the possibility of employment in the recording industry as a composer, producer or sound engineer. Instrument making and repair are sometimes overlooked and yet provide a lucrative income because of the specialised nature of the work. There are numerous jobs associated with music such as arts management, music publishing, musicology and music journalism. Music is also a rewarding leisure activity for those who take part in choirs, bands and amateur ensembles or simply enjoying attending concerts or listening to music. Music therapy is an allied health profession and one of the expressive therapies, consisting of a process in which a music therapist uses music and all of its facets – physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic and spiritual - to help clients improve their physical and mental health.
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