Music Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - Careers

Careers in Music

More Possibilities Than You Thought

The music faculty are here to help you decide what form your future in music might take. A degree in music gives you a solid liberal arts background that can prepare you for a variety of careers, especially careers centered in the world of sound. Here are some possibilities:

Artist Manager Audio Engineer or Editor Author Church Musician Composer Concert Hall Manager Conductor Curriculum Developer Educator Film Score Editor Instrument Maker or Repairperson Literary Editor

Music Arranger Music Librarian Music Software Developer Music Therapist Performer Piano Technician Recording Engineer Researcher Radio Producer Television Producer Web-based Audio Engineer or Editor

Students who study music or develop performing skills often find work in many other fields in the arts, sciences, and humanities, such as

• Creative Writing
• Dance
• Film
• Journalism
• Theatre

Find Out More!

The Music Educators National Conference provides more information about specific music careers on their web page at
http://www.menc.org/careers

They also publish a helpful book, Exploring Careers in Music. To obtain your own copy, call 800-828-0229.

Plattsburgh State Career Development Center

Our Career Development Center provides services, resources, and programs designed to help students and alumni to better understand the career development process, and to enhance their professional preparation and employability.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about the music program of SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact

Daniel Gordon, Chairperson
Phone: (518) 564-2470
Fax: (518) 564-2197
Email: gordondj@plattsburgh.edu

SUNY Plattsburgh
Department of Music
Myers Fine Arts 229
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901