Music Career Opportunities

 A degree from UL 69´«Ã½â€™s School of Music ensures you’re ready to build a career doing what you love.

A degree in music from UL 69´«Ã½ opens doors to careers in performance, education, production, and beyond. Our graduates are prepared to succeed as creative professionals, teachers, and leaders in the music industry, thanks to hands-on training, faculty mentorship, and real-world performance opportunities.

Career Paths by Concentration

Music Performance

  • Orchestral, chamber, or solo performer
  • Studio musician or accompanist
  • Private lesson instructor

Jazz Studies

  • Jazz performer (solo or ensemble)
  • Composer/arranger
  • Jazz educator

Music Media

  • Composer for film, television, or video games
  • Music producer
  • Audio engineer

Recording Arts

  • Studio recording engineer
  • Live sound technician
  • Mixing/mastering engineer

Traditional Music

  • Folk and traditional music performer
  • Archivist or cultural preservationist
  • Teaching artist or community music leader

Music Business

  • Artist manager or promoter
  • Concert or festival coordinator
  • Music publishing and licensing professional

Music Education

  • K–12 certified music teacher
  • Choir, band, or orchestra director
  • Music education consultant or curriculum developer

Alumni Impact

Our alumni are performers, educators, composers, producers, and entrepreneurs—working locally, nationally, and internationally.

Music Alumni Spotlight