What is Music & Culture?
Music & Culture develops musical knowledge and skills, leading students toward innovative career paths and opportunities.
What makes Music & Culture at UTSC unique?
The Music & Culture program at UTSC encourages students to combine their music studies with a major or minor from other ACM programs and/or with other departments (i.e. Music and Arts Management; Music and Journalism; Music and Mental Health Studies; Music and Neuroscience; Music and Psychology; etc.)
Skills of Music & Culture Grads
- Demonstrate creative and artistic expression
- Develop fine aural discrimination skills
- Develop vocal/manual flexibility and dexterity
- Gauge public tastes and assess audiences
- Lead/participate in small and large groups
- Perform for large audiences
- Plan programs
- Recognize cultural differences and similarities
- Understand group dynamics
- Work with community groups
Entry-Level Jobs for Bachelor Grads
Common employment destinations include:
- Radio Programming Manager
- Media Relations Director
- Music Store Manager
- Academy of Music Manager
- Marketing Specialist
- Event Planner
- Interactive Media Consultant
- Music Therapist
- Professor
Graduate & Professional Studies
Popular further education opportunities include:
- Community Music - Master
- Cultural Management - Master
- Musicology - Master
Examples of Fields that "Fit" the Skills of Music & Culture Grads
- Amplifier Manufacturing
- Music Video Production
- Music Publishing, Sound Recording Production
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Music Archives
- Consulting Firms
- Boards of Education
- Universities
- Music Theatre Companies, Symphony Orchestras
Your 4-Year Career Exploration Action Plan
1. Do Your Research
The databases below provide you with details about job prospects, nature of work, educational requirements, working conditions, pay and related career paths:
- Career Cruising: Log into CLN, click on Resources, and click on Career Cruising to be logged in automatically
- O*Net: (U.S. site)
Attend our workshop Discover Your Skills and Career Options, meet with a Career Counsellor, and use our resources to get to know your skills, values, personality and interests.
Use the advice on our tip sheets for gathering information:
- Information Interviews
- Working On-Campus
- Internships
- Volunteering
2. Explore Career Options & Get Experience
Gain exposure to your options in the world of work and make connections while you’re a student via campus events and programs listed on cln.utoronto.ca and ccr.utoronto.ca:
- Extern Job Shadowing
- In the Field
- Explore It! (course-based)
- Partners in Leadership (4th year students)
- iLead, uLead, weLead (Department of Student Life)
- Employer Information Sessions
- Career & Volunteer Fairs
- Departmental Student Association Events
Apply for Work Study jobs in CLN in Fall and Spring! You might also find work via the SCSU.
Find networking opportunities, internship programs and entry-level jobs via websites like TalentEgg and Charity Village.
As an upper year student (14+ credits), attend UTSC’s Get Hired conference and participate in Jobs for Grads.
As a graduate, explore internships and other trainee programs like Career Edge.
3. Build Your Network
Explore professional associations and get involved! Volunteer for their events and get to know people in your industry of interest. These are your future mentors, supervisors, and colleagues!
- Canadian Association for Music Therapy
- American Federation of Musicians
- Canadian Music Publishers Association
- The National Association for Music Education
- Choirs Ontario
- Canadian Music Centre
- Ontario Conservatory of Music
- Canadian Heritage
- The Cultural Human Resources Council
- Canadian Academy of Recording Arts
Please note: This information is a starting point for your further research into career options in this field of study. For more information on this program and course requirements, please visit the Department of Music and Culture website.