In this interview, conductor Frederick Fennell discusses his profession and gives advice to novice conductors. (SJL)

Following a very brief history of military bands, the author describes the musical performance opportunities currently available in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard, for young musicians who may wish to enlist. (SJL)

Anyone with a flair for business, product development, or promotion might consider a manufacturing or merchandising occupation. The music industry offers many career opportunities for administrators, salespersons, marketing specialists--the record industry offers positions from promotion manager to rack jobber. Describes instrument company…

With the inspiration, the originality, the skill and craftsmanship, the business acumen, the patience, and the luck, it's possible to become a classical composer, pop/rock/country composer, jingle composer, or educational composer. Describes these careers. (Editor/RK)

Many career opportunities exist at the center of music activity or on the periphery. Some require a knowledge of music, whereas others demand only an interest. Describes eleven music-related careers--music business attorney, architectural acoustics consultant, instrument repairperson, music therapist, music autographer/engraver, music theatre…

The field of music performance offers as many opportunities as there are individuals willing to attempt a breakthrough. Yet, this is one of the most difficult careers to succeed in. Here are eight varied articles on being a pop/rock/jazz instrumentalist or vocalist, a classical music instrumentalist or vocalist, a studio musician, a conductor, a…

If you like to work with words and notational symbols--or with describing, selecting, managing, and distributing the words and music of other people--then journalism or publishing as a whole may be your bailiwick. Describes the positions of music editor, music publisher, magazine/book editor, music critic, and freelance music writer. (Editor/RK)

Depending on interests, training, and local or regional conditions, individuals might find quite specialized positions in the education field. Describes the major career categories in music education--elementary/secondary school music teacher, music supervisor/administrator, college/university music teacher, and studio/private music teacher.…

A career in the broadcasting, recording, or film industries is attractive to many people, partly because of the glamour that tends to be identified with these fields. Several of the best known careers, completely behind the scenes or only partly in the spotlight but also interesting and challenging, are described. (Editor/RK)

Describes the jobs of composers, conductors, classical and popular music instrumentalists, vocalists, and religious musicians. Skill requirements, job availability, and the advantages and disadvantages of each job are discussed. (AM)

Describes jobs in the music industry, including instrument designer, sales representative, instrument repair-person, retail music sales-person, recording engineer, and careers in the new video music industry. Educational requirements, personal qualifications, and the advantages and disadvantages of each job are discussed. (AM)

Illustrates the diversity possible in music-related careers by describing jobs of the music business attorney, music therapist, ethnomusicologist, music librarian, and electronic music snythesist. Educational requirements, personal qualifications, and the advantages and disadvantages of each job are discussed. (AM)

Describes administration and management jobs in music including those of public school and university administrators, performing arts administrators, community arts managers, and community development specialists. Educational and personal qualifications and the advantages and disadvantages of each job are discussed. (AM)

Describes four different types of music education careers: elementary or secondary teacher, college/university teacher, studio/private teacher, and museum music instructor. The educational background, job availability, and advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. (AM)

Describes the jobs of the music publisher and editor, music magazine and book editor, film music editor, and music critic. Educational requirements, job availability, and the advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. A tear-out chart of ten music career areas, listing salaries and personal and educational qualifications, is included. (AM)