ARTS & COMMUNICATION: VOCAL MUSIC
Do like performing in front of an audience? Do you enjoy being creative through singing?  Upon graduation, do you want to become a professional musician/teacher or work in a music related field such as production, recording, booking agent, or newspaper critic? Are you interested in exploring the academic side music (theory, composition, history, and musicology)? If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, you should consider this career pathway. Description:

Careers in this pathway are involved in performing,
teaching, and recording related areas. They include
theme park productions, Broadway style theatrical
productions, local school and church productions, public school/college level teaching, and professional
performance.
Career Opportunities by Educational Level:
High School Diploma / On-the-Job Training   Junior / Technical / Community College or Apprenticeship Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree / Doctorate
Back-up Recording Vocalist
Director of Church Choir or Children's Chorus
Local Groups Recording
Technician
Minor Roles in Operas
Opera Chorus Member
Singer in Local Band/Group
Writer or Composer for Local Groups		 Arranger
Back-up Recording Vocalist
Composer
Conductor of Local Chorus
Copyist
Director of Professional Chorus
Minister of Music
Minor Roles in Operas
Performing Artist Manager
Music Librarian
Radio/Television Recording Artist
Sound Technician in Studio
"Voice-overs" for Commercials		 Booking Agent
Career Roles in Opera/Broadway
Musical Theatre
Conductor
Military Choruses
Music Therapist
Newspaper Critic
Performance Hall Manager
Performance Tour Organizer
Private Vocal Instructor
Professional Conductor
Professional Mixer
Radio/TV Production
Recording Artist
Major Roles in Opera
University or Public School Teacher
Choir Teacher
Music Teacher
Community Activities College Majors School Activities (varies by campus)
Church Choir Member
Community Theatre Productions
Local/Area/State Competitions
Community Concerts
Local Music Performance Group
Mentoring
Part-time Director at Church
Six Flags Productions
Technical Helper for Local Productions		 · Church Music
· Fine/Studio Arts
· Humanities
· Music
· Musical Theatre
· Music and Medicine
· Music Education
· Music History
· Musicology
· Music Performance
· Music Theory and Composition
· Music Therapy
· Voice		 Concert Tours
Music Enrichment Lessons
Record School Performances
School Musical Theatre Productions
School Talent Shows
Shadowing/Apprenticeship
Show Choir Productions
Student Solo/Ensemble
UIL/Extra-Curricular Performances and Competitions
Musicians Society

 
Related High School Courses
(In addition to the required courses)

The following courses will support your interest in this career path.
 

  • Emphasis for selection of electives should correlate to chosen educational field.
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    Choir
    Theatre Arts
    Music Theory
    Ap Music Theory    		 Vocal Ensemble
    Technical Theatre
    Theatre Production
    Independent Study Mentorship