In the field of music, there are three main sub-fields: music education, music performance, and music composition. Within each category, there are many different types of work. Let's explore them.
When it comes to music education, there are a few options of work. For example, you can teach a general music class in elementary or middle school, from around ages 10-14. This then transitions to teaching either band, orchestra, and choral groups at the middle and high school level. These then branch off to even teach music theory, piano, music technology, etc. Past this, with higher education, one can become a professor, in which opportunities of private lessons, music theory, and ear training classes appear as well.
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Another very big form of a musical career is performance. Through performance, one can become a member of a professional band, orchestra, choir, jazz groups, or even soloing with ensembles. Professional orchestras are very popular, with many found in big cities throughout the world. Names such as the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra are well known. On the smaller scale are choirs and wind bands. Examples of wind bands are the Dallas Wind Symphony, Philadelphia Wind Symphony, and military bands. Military choirs also are prevalent.
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When it comes to music composition, careers are very entrepreneur-like. Most composers just compose on their own, offer their works up for sale, and hope for the best. Popular modern wind band composers include John Mackey, Steven Bryant, with older composers such as Gustav Holst and Dmitri Shostakovich. Other ways composers can make a living are through teaching at higher education institutions.
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