Internships and Careers

Join our music graduates in success

100% of Class of 2022 music majors reported landing a job within six months of graduation.

Music

Contact Information

Danielle Kelly
Creative Arts and Communication Career Pathway Leader
dkelly@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6186

student playing the saxophone in jazz band

One Major, Multiple Paths

A degree in music can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:

Admissions Counselor
Community Development Associate
Development Coordinator
Event Leader
Freelance Writer
Language and Culture Assistant
Marketing Administrator
Music Teacher
Production Assistant
Project Manager

Where our graduates land

Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.

Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:

Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Cumulus Media
Endeavor Business Media
Institute for Therapy Through the Arts
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
Northwestern University
Ravinia Festival
Scholastic
Stewart Talent Agency
Valhalla Media Live

Advancing their studies

Music graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:

Master of Music Education (Northwestern University)
Masters of Music (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Masters of Sound Arts and Industries (Northwestern University)
MAT (Lake Forest College)
PhD Musicology (Washington University in St. Louis)

A Lake Forest College education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.

Success Stories and Outcomes

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The discipline of the arts requires more than just technical skill—it demands self-discipline, empathy, and a support network. My professors held me accountable and challenged my ideas in the classroom in a way that had my best interests at heart, helping me to grow not only as an artist but as a person.

Nick Zazove '20, Audio-Visual Artist & Sound Engineer

Nick's journey isn't the only way to make it at Lake Forest College. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.

Career Pathways

Our music graduates...

Demonstrate skill as a performer

on a musical instrument or as a vocalist in a variety of styles

Advocate for the musical arts

and engage in entrepreneurial activities

Proactively develop and analyze the self

to build network connections and self-awareness

Embrace and practice professionalism

to act in the interest of a greater good

Networking and Career Preparation

Learn more about the Forester Network

Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.

Lake Forest College students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.

Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.

At Lake Forest College, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.

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