Music

Express your artistry. Strengthen your solo skills, play or sing in an ensemble, or write your own compositions. Learn about music through courses in music history and the structure of music.

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Making music is part of our humanity. Experience the magic of live performance at IVC through courses in guitar, instrumental music, piano, and voice. Create your own music or work together with other musicians to present new works of art and bring musical masterworks to life. Alumni of the IVC Music Major are teaching in our local schools, working in the film industry, active performers both locally and with regional tours, managing music stores, and tuning pianos. There are many opportunities to be made in the ever-changing field of music.

Program Length

Four semesters.

Transfer Options

Students have recently transferred to CSU Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, Chapman University, UCLA, USC, UCI, Concordia University, SDSU.

Program Specific Support

Music majors have the opportunity to rehearse and perform with staff collaborative pianists through the Applied Music Workshop course. Majors also have access to practice rooms.

Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates

Sample Academic Plans

AA CSU Transfer UC Transfer

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 10*	Statistics Course	2A	3
MUS 3	Harmony I	Major	4
MUS 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, or 59	Ensemble	Major	1
MUS 50, 51, or 52	Applied Music	Major	0.5
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
Social & Behavior Science**	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 2	College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking	1B	4
MUS 4	Harmony II	Major	4
MUS 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, or 59	Ensemble	Major	1
MUS 50, 51, or 52	Applied Music	Major	0.5
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science Lab	Biological Science Lab GE Course	5C	1

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1C	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
MUS 5	Harmony III	Major	4
MUS 20, 21, 27, or 28	Various Music Survey Courses	3A & Major	3
MUS 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, or 59	Ensemble	Major	1
MUS 50, 51, or 52	Applied Music	Major	0.5
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	3B	3
Social & Behavior Science**	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
MUS 6	Harmony IV	Major	4
MUS 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, or 59	Ensemble	Major	1
MUS 50, 51, or 52	Applied Music	Major	0.5
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
Arts or Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	3A or 3B	3
Social & Behavior Science**	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
Students must take three Social and Behavioral Sciences courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see IGETC GE pattern for details.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
MUS 3	Harmony I	Major	4
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
Music Major	Music Major Course from List A	Major	1
Music Major	Music Major Course from List B	Major	0.5
Learning & Self Dev	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
MUS 4	Harmony II	Major	4
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
Music Major	Music AA-T Major Course from List A	Major	1
Music Major	Music AA-T Major Course from List B	Major	0.5
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	F	3

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
MUS 5	Harmony III	Major	4
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
MUS Major	Music AA-T Major Course from List A	Major	1
MUS Major	Music AA-T Major Course from List B	Major	0.5
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	C2	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
MUS 6	Harmony IV	Major	4
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
MUS Major	Music AA-T Major Course from List A	Major	1
MUS Major	Music AA-T Major Course from List B	Major	0.5
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	C1 or C2	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
MUS 3	Harmony I	7 & Major	4
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
MUS 54	Piano I	Major	2
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List A	Major	1
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List B	Major	0.5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
MUS 4	Harmony II	Major	4
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
MUS 55	Piano II	Major	2
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List A	Major	1
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List B	Major	0.5

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
MUS 6	Harmony IV	Major	4
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
MUS Major	Mus Major Course from List A	Major	1
MUS Major	Mus Major Course from List B	Major	0.5
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	6	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
MUS 5	Harmony III	Major	4
MUS 53	Applied Music Performance Workshop	Major	0.5
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List A	Major	1
MUS Major	Mus Major Course from List B	Major	0.5
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

Piano Pedagogy

COP

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
MUS 255	Beginning Piano Pedagogy	3
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List A	2
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List A	1-1.5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
MUS 256	Intermediate and Advanced Piano Pedagogy	3
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List A	1.5
MUS Major	Music Major Course from List A	1.5

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Elementary School Teachers

Median Salary

$91,691

Job Growth

-6%

Education

Some College
1%

Bachelor's Degree
84%

Master's Degree
13%

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Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

New workers start around $56,646. Normal pay is $91,691 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $126,371.

Education

Some College
1%

Bachelor's Degree
84%

Master's Degree
13%

Core Tasks

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Read books to entire classes or small groups.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$91,691

Job Growth

-6%

Middle School Teachers

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

New workers start around $58,072. Normal pay is $90,312 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $114,269.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

Core Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Secondary School Teachers

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

New workers start around $58,638. Normal pay is $88,276 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $116,604.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

Core Tasks

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Music Directors and Composers

Median Salary

$48,378

Job Growth

+13%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
1%

Associate's Degree
7%

Bachelor's Degree
32%

Master's Degree
23%

Doctoral or More
37%

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Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

New workers start around $18,961. Normal pay is $48,378 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $175,702.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
1%

Associate's Degree
7%

Bachelor's Degree
32%

Master's Degree
23%

Doctoral or More
37%

Core Tasks

Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects.
Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.
Apply elements of music theory to create musical and tonal structures, including harmonies and melodies.
Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, to select music to be performed.
Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances required to achieve the effects desired in a musical composition.
Experiment with different sounds, and types and pieces of music, using synthesizers and computers as necessary to test and evaluate ideas.
Transcribe ideas for musical compositions into musical notation, using instruments, pen and paper, or computers.
Audition and select performers for musical presentations.
Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists.
Write musical scores for orchestras, bands, choral groups, or individual instrumentalists or vocalists, using knowledge of music theory and of instrumental and vocal capabilities.
Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials.
Confer with producers and directors to define the nature and placement of film or television music.
Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
Fill in details of orchestral sketches, such as adding vocal parts to scores.
Explore and develop musical ideas based on sources such as imagination or sounds in the environment.
Write music for commercial mediums, including advertising jingles or film soundtracks.
Transpose music from one voice or instrument to another to accommodate particular musicians.
Rewrite original musical scores in different musical styles by changing rhythms, harmonies, or tempos.
Arrange music composed by others, changing the music to achieve desired effects.
Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.
Study films or scripts to determine how musical scores can be used to create desired effects or moods.
Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.
Create original musical forms, or write within circumscribed musical forms such as sonatas, symphonies, or operas.
Collaborate with other colleagues, such as copyists, to complete final scores.
Copy parts from scores for individual performers.

Median Salary

$48,378

Job Growth

+13%

Musicians and Singers

Median Salary

$55,618

Job Growth

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
32%

Some College
26%

Bachelor's Degree
29%

Master's Degree
13%

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Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

New workers start around $18,961. Normal pay is $55,618 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $228,166.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
32%

Some College
26%

Bachelor's Degree
29%

Master's Degree
13%

Core Tasks

Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.
Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.
Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.
Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.
Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.
Play from memory or by following scores.
Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches to develop voice and skills and to rehearse for upcoming roles.
Listen to recordings to master pieces or to maintain and improve skills.
Teach music for specific instruments.
Provide the musical background for live shows, such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups.
Seek out and learn new music suitable for live performance or recording.
Make or participate in recordings in music studios.
Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities.
Make or participate in recordings.

Median Salary

$55,618

Job Growth

Audio and Video Technicians

Median Salary

$62,606

Job Growth

+2%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
25%

Certificate
20%

Some College
1%

Associate's Degree
11%

Bachelor's Degree
43%

View Career

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

New workers start around $30,630. Normal pay is $62,606 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $129,129.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
25%

Certificate
20%

Some College
1%

Associate's Degree
11%

Bachelor's Degree
43%

Core Tasks

Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.

Median Salary

$62,606

Job Growth

+2%

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Music Department Contact

Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates

Music

UC Transfer: Music, Major*

CSU Transfer: Music, AA-T*

Music, AA

Piano Pedagogy

Piano Pedagogy, COP

Explore Careers

Elementary School Teachers

Middle School Teachers

Secondary School Teachers

Music Directors and Composers

Musicians and Singers

Audio and Video Technicians

Not sure if Music is the right fit?

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Career Preparation

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