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Music
The
University of St. Thomas Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts
in Music with additional concentrations in music business and liturgical
music. Minors are offered in music, jazz studies, and electronic music
production. These programs offer students great opportunities to work
closely with our distinguished faculty of scholars, performers, and composers
in a positive professional environment.
Students also perform in a variety of contexts and pursue compositional
and research projects and those enrolled in the electronic music production
minor program learn professional recording techniques in a modern computer
music studio.
Required
Courses for the Music Major
Required
Courses for the Liturgical Music Major
Required
Courses for the Music Business Major
Transferable
Skills
Some information taken
from the University of Wisconsin River Falls Career website
Verbal
and written ability
Appraisal and cataloging ability
Knowledge of genres and styles
Awareness of music history
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Research/information gathering
Ability to recognize raw musical talent
Logical reasoning
Ability to multitask |
Organization
and management skills
Analytical ability
Ability to describe ideas clearly
Ability to help others develop skills
Vocal and instrumental knowledge
Fluency in sight reading, transposing, or improvising
Ability to work with people under tight deadlines and pressure
Creative leadership |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from the University of Wisconsin River Falls Career
website
| Business |
Performance/Instruction |
Program
director
Stage manager
Booking agent
Agent
Artistic representative
Business/ personal manager
Talent agent
Theatrical agent
Music critic
Music publisher
Music editor
Music union director
Instrument repairer/restorer
Lawyer
Music shop owner/manager
Piano tuner
Instrument designer
Advertising account executive
Author
Music distributor
Consultant
Museum curator
Instrument sales representative
Music journalist
Concert promoter
Youth director
|
Announcer
Choir director
Church musician
Concert master
Conductor
Band member
Fold musician
Jingle singer
Music supervisor
Opera singer
Song writer
Organist
Orchestra performer
Back-up musician/vocalist
Section leader/member
College professor
Teacher
Private lesson teacher
Musical coach
Studio teacher
Music librarian
Music therapist
Stage manager
Concert soloist
Parish liturgist
Musical theatre |
| Recording/Broadcasting |
| Video
jockey
Audio technician
Boom operator
General director
Music video producer
Recording engineer
Recording mixer
Sound technician
Arranger
Composer
Lyricist
Music publisher
Music editor |
On
Campus Sources for More Information
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Sources for More Information on Music Careers
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