Careers in Music Education
Below are some of the many careers a music education major can pursue.
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Adaptive Arts Teacher
Also Called
Adaptive Teacher, Teacher for Students with Special Needs
Early Childhood Arts Educator
Also Called
Early Childhood Music Specialist, Early Childhood Drama Specialist
Higher Education Administrator
Also Called
Academic Administrator, College/University/Conservatory Staff, Dean
Movement Coach
Also Called
Movement Director
Music Director (Church)
Also Called
Choral Director, Choir Director, Choir Leader, Minister of Music
Music Librarian
Related to
Music Professor
Also Called
Music Instructor, Music Lecturer, College/Conservatory/University Professor
Music Teacher PK-12
Also Called
Music Instructor, Music Educator
Musicologist
Also Called
Academic Researcher, Music Historian, Ethnomusicologist, Music Theorist
Related to
Program Director (Performing Arts Education)
Also Called
Artistic Director, Department Head, Department Coordinator, District Supervisor of Music, Music Director, Director of Music, Head of Performing Arts
Teaching Artist
Also Called
Artist Educator
Vocal Coach
Also Called
Vocal Health Specialist, Singing Teacher, Voice Instructor