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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Careers in Music

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct research on various careers in music. They role-play planning group tours for music organizations, researching music entertainment, prices, and cultural events in the city their simulated group is visiting.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What I Want to be When I Grow Up

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover different careers in music. In this career exploration lesson, 6th graders explore four different categories of music careers: music education, music performance, music business and music therapy. Students create ...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Careers in Music - Letter Writing Checklist

For Students 8th - 9th
In this careers in music activity, students choose a person who works in a music career that interests them. They write a letter to this person asking for more information about his or her career.
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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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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Live Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a special trip to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with GPB Education! This interactive virtual exploration offers students a behind-the-scenes experience as they learn about the science of sound and the preparation it takes to put on...
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Website
Other

Arranger/stylists Who Made Contributions

For Students 9th - 10th
This large site offers biographical and professional information on such arrangers as Percy Faith and Andre Kostelanetz.
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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.