During a student's experience with the Taylor University music department, he/she is trained and prepared to enter the world of music. Students graduating with a major or minor in music enjoy a variety of opportunities following graduation.
"It was about servant minded leadership. A lot of what I learned at Taylor helped me put my best foot forward. I call it the 'Holy Grail' for an early career in the arts." Jeff Tsai '04, Director of Corporate Support and special projects, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Thirty percent of Taylor's music majors go on to graduate school, 60 percent are employed in teaching or other fields, and 10 percent pursue various careers.
Taylor students have been accepted into music programs at the following prestigious graduate schools:- University of Nebraska, Lincoln Richard Fountain, '03 (piano performance)
- New England Conservatory, Julia Cosgrove, '02 (vocal operatic studies)
- University of North Texas, David Iula, '96 (jazz pedagogy)
- North Baptist Theological Seminary, Josh Carney, '94 (pastoral ministries)
- Illinois State University, Regan Thompson, '01 (music therapy)
The current music industry offers challenging, yet enjoyable careers in various fields. This list of possible career choices is just that: a list. The opportunities are endless!
- Enter the field of music technology
- Teach in public and private schools
- Retail sales and business related fields
- Produce contemporary Christian or secular music
- Offer music lessons for elementary, junior and high school students
- Perform on Broadway or community theatre
- Tour abroad, either in professional ensembles or solo ministry
- Compose and record music
- Conduct an orchestra, band or choir at the collegiate level
- Direct music ministry in churches
- Market music in the radio, television and other media fields
