Music, B.A.
Careers
A music degree from Clark prepares you for a wider range of careers than most people expect — and the four-track structure means your preparation is specific to your actual direction.
What alumni do
Clark music alumni pursue careers including:
- Professional singer, musician, or composer
- Music educator at the elementary, secondary, or college level
- Private music instructor
- Music producer and recording engineer
- Sound designer and audio engineer
- Arts administrator and program manager
- Marketing and special events professional in the music industry
Graduate Study
Clark music graduates have pursued advanced degrees at institutions including New York University (Ph.D. in composition), the Boston Conservatory (M.A. in education and M.A. in vocal performance and pedagogy), California Institute of the Arts (M.A. in music composition), the University of New Hampshire (M.A. in music history), UMass Amherst, UC Irvine, and the City University of New York.
Clark 4+1 Accelerated Masters
Music students frequently pursue Clark’s 4+1 Accelerated Masters, adding credentials in teaching, communications, or business in a fifth year — a practical advantage for students entering music education or arts administration.
Clark connects music students to two Career Communities:
- Government, International Affairs, and Law — for students interested in arts policy, advocacy, and the civic dimensions of musical practice
- Non-Profit, Human Services, and Education — for students oriented toward teaching, community music, and arts organizations
