Music (Complementary)

Overview

Music (Complementary) students at Anderson University - Indiana may participate in instrument-specific or multiple instrument ensembles such as orchestra, wind ensemble, women’s chorus, valley voices, or Chorale. Students also prepare for and perform on student recitals, which are held in York Performance Hall.

The type of career a student with a complementary major in music pursues may vary greatly depending on the major with which they pair it. Students have used this course of study in conjunction with a writing major to pursue work as music critics. They may also pair it with cinema and media arts to prepare for making music videos. If partnered with a degree in the sciences, it may lead toward a job in a research field. Sometimes, it isn’t about the specific expression at work but rather fulfilling the student in a way that strengthens them for their calling.

What kind of jobs can I anticipate after graduation?

Music majors find their place in a variety of careers based on the track they choose. Our graduates have also found success as professional performers in a variety of genres. Some work as composers or in music publishing. Others have continued their education in graduate school, where they have studied music history or theory as they prepare for teaching at the college level.