Careers for carthage music major Graduates

Alumni teach in private studios or schools, perform or compose music independently, or work for other employers. Careers our music major graduates have gotten after graduation include:

  • Bass Trombonist for the Southwest Florida Symphony
  • Bradford/Bullen Choir Director
  • Choir Director and Performing Arts Department Chair at The Prairie School
  • Director of Choirs for grades 5-12 at Jefferson West USD 340
  • Director of Music Ministries at First United Lutheran Church 
  • K-8 General Music Teacher
  • Lyric Opera of Chicago Ensemble Performer
  • Music Teacher at Milwaukee French Immersion School
  • Music Therapist at New Connections Academy
  • Production Assistant at People of Rhythm Productions (World Music Presenter) and Lira Ensemble Singer
  • Professional Composer
  • Professional Opera Singer
  • Professional Singer for the Phoenix Theatre Company
  • Worship and Communications Coordinator

Other music major graduates have entered top graduate programs in music education, music performance, voice science, and musical theatre directing.

Visit The Aspire Center for more information on careers after Carthage