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Jazz Studies Careers

Related Skills

  • Creativity and Expression
  • Collaboration
  • Strong work ethic
  • Good time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to self-promote
  • Self-motivated

Related Fields

  • Composing and arranging
  • Private teaching
  • Music education
  • Arts entrepreneurship
  • Higher education

Employers

  • Self-employed
  • Freelance gigging
  • Colleges and universities
  • Public and private schools
  • Private teaching
  • Jazz groups and dance bands
  • Churches
  • Musical theater productions
  • Recording industry
  • Radio, television, and motion picture industries

Strategies

  • Seek performance opportunities on and off campus
  • Participate in large ensembles, musical theater pits, and combos
  • Consider summer festival study
  • Attend professional conferences and workshops
  • Attend concerts and listen to a broad range of musical styles

Career Industry Liaison

Name Office Email Phone
Kristy DeWall  223 Bone Student Center  ksdewal@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-2200