What Can I do with a Major in Performing Arts?

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What Can I do with a Major in the Performing Arts (Including Theatre, Dance, or Music)?

Real jobs for college graduates who major in performing arts -- theatre, dance, or music.

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Job titles for graduates with theatre, dance, or music degrees:

Actor/Actress
Arts Administrator/Manager
Booking Agent
Casting Specialist
Choir Director
Choreographer
Composer/Arranger
Community Affairs Liaison
Conductor
Convention Planner
Copyright Specialist
Dancer
Dance Therapist
Designer (Costume, Set, Props, Lighting)
Disc Jockey
Engineer/Mixer
Event Planner
Grants Specialist
Museum Specialist
Music Attorney
Music Critic/Writer/Editor
Music Librarian
Music Publishing Specialist
Music Store Manager
Music Therapist
Musical Instrument Maker/Repairperson
Musician
Non-Profits Arts Manager
Playwright
Promoter
Publicist/Press Agent
Recording Technician
Religious Center Musician
Royalties Broadcast Monitor
Scriptwriter/Screenwriter
Singer
Sound & Video Specialist
Stage Manager
Talent Agent
Teacher, Music
Teacher, Private Lessons
Theatre Manager
Tour Coordinator
Wedding Planner

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