A cooperative program with the Department of Electrical Engineering Technology allows music majors to prepare for a career in sound and music technology. Students interested in music business or the general music industry will follow a business-oriented music degree program. Likewise, students interested in music and theatre will gain the necessary experiences to pursue interests and careers in that area. Individualized attention is the norm in whatever degree program a student might pursue. Another basic human need is earning a livelihood.
Music is one of the world's largest industries.
Students who attain degrees in music go on to careers in commercial music, music merchandising, music business, solo performance, as performers with symphony orchestras, opera companies, chamber groups, or jazz ensembles, music technology, or in any one of a myriad of careers in the music industry. As teachers of music in schools or colleges or as private teachers and coaches, musicians also have a major impact on the cultural life of our country. Your academic advisors in the Music Department and Career Services can provide you with contacts and guidance as you plan your future. Music Degree Programs At IPFW, students receive professional music degrees within the context of a strong liberal arts education. Private instruction in any instrument or voice is taken with artist-faculty.