Longwood University's Music Department offers majors various expressions and involvement in music through its courseware, the ensembles, and the concerts performed for the public. Longwood's Music Department pays attention to incorporating theoretical and historical foundations, along with an abundance of opportunities in performance and pre-professional activities in order to prepare majors for a career in music post-graduation. Ensembles such as the Jazz Ensemble and Camerata Singers also serve as extracurricular activities for Longwood's Music Department. Longwood's Music Department seeks to prepare majors for teaching grades K-12 and further professional study in music, maintaining three music concentrations including: Music, Music Education, and Music Performance.
Ludwig Von Beethoven- "Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend."
Career Fields associated with Music Majors:
Business
- Booking Agent
- Concert Promoter
- Music Publisher
- Personal Manager
- Professional Manager
Music Retailing & Wholesaling
- Instrument Sales Representative
- Music Shop Manager
Talent & Writing
- Background Vocalist
- Dance Band
- Floor Show Band
- Recording Group
- Session Musician
- Songwriter
- Producer
- Composer
Symphonies, Orchestras, Operas, Etc.
- Business Manager
- Concertmaster/Concertmistress
- Conductor
- Director of Educational Activities
- Director of Development
- Managing Director
- Opera Singer
- Orchestra Manager
- Orchestral Music Librarian
- Subscription and Ticket Service
Religious Music
- Choir Director
- Cantor
- Organist
Recording & Record Business
- A&R Administrator
- Advertising Account Executive
- Artist Relations & Development Representative
- Campus Representative
- Consumer Researcher
- Director of Publicity
- Marketing Representative
- Orchestrator
- Promotions Manager
- Record Producer
- Recording Engineer
Radio & Television
- Disc Jockey
- Music Director
- Program Director
- Video Jockey
Instrument Repair, Restoration & Design
- Musical Instrument Builder/Designer
- Instrument Repair & Restoration Specialist
Education
- College, Conservatory, or University Music Educator
- Music Librarian
- Music Supervisor
- Music Teacher
- Music Therapist
- Private Instrument Teacher
- Dance Instructor
- Dramatic Coach
Miscellaneous Careers
- Student Activities Director
- Music Journalist
- Actor/Actress
- Set Designer
- Announcer
- Narrator
- Fashion Coordinator
- Choreographer
- Film Director
- Comedian
- Impersonator
- Magician
- Public Relations Specialist
- Curator
- Model
- Puppeteer
