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 Careers in Music


Composition-Performance-Music therapy-Music education-Writing and Research-Libraries, archives, and information services-Production-Instrument making and repairing-Music business-Broadcasting-Retailing and Wholesaling-Arts administration

Composition

Contemporary classical composer-Community music composer-Educational music composer-Classical music theatre composer-Dance theatre composer-Musical theatre composer-Screen composer-Interactive multimedia composer-Advertising music composer-Library music composer-Arranger-Orchestrator-Music copyist

Performance

Musical theatre performer-Musical director-Backing musician-Session musician-Conductor-Orchestral musician-Chamber musician-Classical singer-Defence force band musician-Accompanist-Repetiteur-Ballet pianist-Community musician-Church musician

Music therapy

Music therapist in a special education facility-Music therapist for aged care-Music therapist in an acquired brain injury unit-Music therapist in a community early intervention setting-Music therapist in a children's hospital-Music therapist in a rehabilitation facility-Music therapist specialising in palliative care-Music therapist in an adolescent and adult psychiatric facility-Music therapist in a community drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility

Music education

Studio teacher-Owner/manager of a music teaching business employing teachers-Director of a conservatorium centre-Primary school music teacher-Instrumental teacher (peripatetic)-High School Music Teacher-Head of Music -Private High School-Teacher (TAFE institute)-Head teacher (TAFE institute)-University music academic-Support positions in a Music School-Administrative assistant-Technical officer (audio)-Technical assistant-Booking officer

Writing and Research

Freelance music journalist-Music critic (classical music)-Editor of a music magazine-Music biographer-Music researcher (academic)-Arts industry research consultant-Music textbook writer-General editor of a music reference book.

Libraries, archives, and information services

Music librarian-Orchestral librarian-Music manuscript archivist-Sound archivist-Music curator

Production

Record Producer-Programmer-Remixer-Recording engineer-Mastering Engineer-Studio Manager-Maintenance Engineer-Production company-Live sound business-Sound and lighting hire coordinator-Tour manager-Sound Designer (theatre)-Stage manager (opera and music theatre)-Film production-Music supervisor-Music editor-Sound supervisor/sound designer-Sound effects recordist-Effects editor-Effects mixer-Mixer-Music video clip director

Instrument making and repairing

Traditional musical instrument maker-Experimental musical instrument maker (incorporating sound sculptor)-Electronic music/software instrument maker-Woodwind and brass instrument repairer-Piano technician-Electronic equipment repairer

Music business

Artist manager-Music lawyer-Music accountant-Booking agent-Music merchandiser-Promote-Venue booker-Record company position-Artist and Repertoire (A&R) manager-Label manager-Promotions director-Sales director-Sales representative-Music publishing company position-Managing director-Copyright /royalties manager-Licensing manager-Production music manager-Hire library manager-Performance promotions manager

Broadcasting

Music radio-Presenter-Music director-Program director-Producer-Music television Presenter-Supervising producer-Head of programming

Retailing and Wholesaling

Retail-Record Store sales assistant-Record Store owner/manager-Manager of a chain record store-Music store sales assistant-Music store owner/manager-Wholesale Product manager-Internal sales manager

Arts administration

Arts funding project officer-Arts development officer-Manager of a music service organisation-Director of a music industry advocacy organisation-Music presenting organisations-Artistic administrator-Orchestra manager-Operations manager-Development manager-Marketing manager-Education manager-Financial manager-Festival artistic director-Festival producer-Venue manager