The Performance major in the Flute concentration provides students with coursework in music theory, literature, history, and pedagogy, as well as intensive practice in orchestration; solo, coached, and conducted ensemble; and preparation for a capstone recital. In addition to pursuing flute performance as a live performance or recording artist, graduates may find work in education, music direction, arts promotion, or talent management.
Performance, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. The career fields most closely related to this major are competitive. Many individuals who graduate with bachelor’s degrees in this major establish paying careers in other fields.
Following are career fields that may most closely relate to this major.
Potential Career Areas:
- Instrumental performance
- Classroom teaching
- Music lessons
- Arts promotion
- Program coordination
- Public relations
Sample Employers:
- Schools
- Self-employment
- Arts councils
- Summer music programs
- Nonprofit arts organizations
- Performing arts centers
- Theatre companies
- Orchestras
- Music stores
- Marching bands
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|
Musician
|
$15,891 - $44,179
|
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Session Musician
|
$26,000 - $95,000
|
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Music Director
|
$21,700 - $46,000
|
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High School Music Teacher
|
$35,000 - $53,200
|
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Music Shop Manager
|
$27,000 - $48,000
|
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Public Relations Specialist, Performing Arts
|
$21,000 - $60,000
|
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Musical Instrument Repairer/Tuner
|
$18,520 - $33,080
|
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Arranger
|
$16,750 - $41,270
|
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Audience Development Director
|
$18,000 - $50,000
|
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Talent Director
|
$32,100 - $68,400
|
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Private Music Lesson Teacher
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$23,000 - $60,000
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Music Critic
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$40,500 - $57,500
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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); Economic Research Institute, Inc. (2012).