Succeeding in Music
Career Paths
Performance and teaching are just the tip of the iceberg. There's arts administration, composing, arranging, scoring, music criticism, music repair, music therapy, and much more.
Also be sure to read our Alumni & Friends Profiles, to get an idea of the career paths our graduates have taken.
Career Advice & Tools
Links to great articles on how to get gigs, artist and product development, promoting your music and yourself, performing, and publicity
Featured Resource: Artistshouse Music
Alumni Profiles
Our alumni and friends share their career stories and advice
Summer Festivals
Joyce Griggs and the Career Services Office has compiled a list of Summer Festivals and Masterclasses. Some provide funding, some charge tuition. Check out the Summer Festivals Spreadsheet for links to hundreds of programs.
Summer Internships
See our Arts Administration Job Board for internship opportunities at music festivals
Online Searches & Resources
Search for internships and employment and get gonnected to professional organizations.
Featured Resource: Artistshouse Music
Résumés and Cover Letters
Résumé Tips
Cover Letter Tips
- How to write a cover letter
- Sample industrial design job ad and responding cover letter -- the field is different, but the principles are the same.
- Tips from the campus Career Center