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Worksheet
Curated OER

Careers in Music - Interview Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this careers in music worksheet, students choose a musician to interview by asking them 10 short answer questions ranging from training they have had to why they enjoy being a musician.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Careers in Music - Notetaking Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this musical landscape worksheet, students follow the directions to answer 10 short answer questions after attending a musical performance, watching one on video, or listening to one on the radio.
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Handout
Curated OER

Model Letter

For Students 7th - 8th
In this model letter worksheet, students review the best format to contact their musical career mentors as they follow the format provided.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Blast

For Students 9th - 10th
So, you want to be a creative arts professional? This designed-for-teens website includes articles about what it takes to be a working artist, dancer, filmmaker, musician, writer, or fashion designer. Find interviews with arts...
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Website
Other

New Music Box: American Innovations in Electronic Musical Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the advances in musical instruments, and those who have helped their evolution.
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Website
Majoring in Music

Majoring in Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore potential music schools, learn about a very large selection of potential music careers, and find music camps and programs on this site. With blog articles written by music professionals, you'll find plenty of great advice if you...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth page covering the nature, training, qualifications, and working conditions of musicians.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
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Website
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Artopia: Meet an Artist: Musicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a series of videos of artists working as musicians, music directors, music educators, and songwriters in which they explain their artistic thinking and techniques and what it is like to be working in the music field.
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Website
PBS

Classics for Kids: Music

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is dedicated to introducing students to classical music. Students can study the history of music, listen to music, review different kinds of instruments, and explore musical careers.
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Website
Other

The American Bandmasters Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the website for the American Bandmasters Association which "is a select group of some 260 members and 60 associate members who have been recognized as outstanding concert band teachers/conductors [and] composers." Here, there are...
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Website
Other

Berklee College of Music: Careers in Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about different kinds of careers in music.
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Website
Other

College Band Directors National Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the careers of college band directors by checking out this website.
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Website
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
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Article
Other

The Musician's Ear

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look into hearing loss in the lives of musicians.
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Activity
Other

Music Teacher's Resource Site: Careers in Music Worksheet [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A worksheet on careers in music. Requires students to visit some websites to complete the worksheet.