A Music major in the Integrated Studies concentration combines knowledge of music history, theory, and literature with piano, fine arts management, economics, and recording and production coursework to form a strong career foundation. Graduates in this concentration may work as talent managers, publicists, recording professionals, or cultural promoters.
Potential Career Areas:
- Recording/production
- Talent representation
- Writing/journalism
- Cultural promotion
- Public relations
- Advertising
Sample Employers:
- Record labels
- Production studios
- Public relations firms
- Talent agencies
- Performing arts centers
- Arts councils
- Magazines and newspapers
- Websites
- Orchestra, opera, or ballet companies
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Audience Development Director
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$18,000 - $50,000
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Music Agent
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$29,211 - $49,480
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Music Producer
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$21,500 - $64,430
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Venue Manager
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$45,410 - $91,570
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Public Relations Specialist, Performing Arts
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$21,000 - $60,000
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Recording Artist Website Content Producer
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$25,000 - $75,000
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Music Editor, Television
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$1,700 - $1,900/week
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Record Store Manager
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$24,000 - $48,000
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Concert Hall Marketing Manager
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$25,000 - $100,000
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Advertising Sales Assistant, Radio
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$17,000 - $29,000
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House Manager
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$21,828 - $35,000
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Orchestra or Opera Company Tour Coordinator
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$32,000 - $80,000
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Talent Director
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$32,100 - $68,400
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Box Office Manager
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$41,490 - $50,559
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).