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Why Study Music: The Music Program at Georgia Perimeter College offers courses for the student planning to major in music, or for students wishing to pursue music for self-enrichment. In addition to teaching, the instructors maintain their own professional careers as performers, composers, conductors and recording engineers. GPC students and ensembles excel in competitions and many have been featured at state and national conventions.
Career Opportunities
Potential Careers:
Employment in the field of music is competitive and jobs are expected to grow as fast as the national average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. There are a number of jobs available to musicians, including:
Musician
Singer
Music Director
Composer
Music Publisher
Sound Engineer
Tour Manager
Music Instructor
Salaries for music related jobs can vary from $16,000 to over $100,000. For more information regarding positions in music, visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why Start at GPC?
The Music Program at Georgia Perimeter College provides many opportunities for musicians to get involved. There are ensembles, performances and classes in Music Composition and Theory. For more information about the required courses in Music at GPC, view the Music Advisement Form or our online catalog. To learn more about the music program, visit the GPC Fine Arts Music Program website.