Program description
Subjects studied
Further studies
Many graduate programs are available for people with an undergraduate degree interested in expanding their knowledge, specializing or conducting research. The graduate programs below are examples selected from the list of graduate programs offered by the University of Ottawa. While they are related to this program of study, it is important to consult the admission requirements of the programs as not all types of degrees qualify one for admission. Moreover, additional programs and other universities could be considered depending on your career plan.
Potential occupations
Universities studies lead to multiple occupations. Furthermore, certain professions require talent, special aptitudes, additional skills and experience beyond degrees themselves.
In order to list your choices, visit the Job Bank Canada website and, using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, view job postings, wages, employment prospects and other important information that can help you make a decision. If need be, additional and complementary information can be found via two online career exploration tools (Careercruising)* also designed to facilitate your career advancement. The occupations found below are examples derived from the National Occupational Classification. They are presented by their occupational group title, in bold, followed by bulleted occupational titles specific to the program of study. Immediately after the occupational titles, the hyperlinked NOC code for the occupational group is provided. Overall, the occupations are presented side by side with their employment requirements and the establishments where to find a job.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 is the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada providing a standard taxonomy and framework for dialogue on Labour Market Information. It gathers more than 30,000 occupational titles into 500 Unit Groups, organized according to skill levels and skill types.
Occupations related to this program
Musicians and singers
- Musician
- Singer
- Vocalist
Conductors, composers and arrangers
- Conductor
- Copyist
- Lyricist
- Maestro
- Music writer
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- Record producer
Secondary school teachers
- Music teacher, secondary school
Authors and writers
- Author
- Biographer
- Essayist
- Novelist
- Poet
- Writer
Journalists
- Music critic
- Music reviewer
College and other vocational instructors
- Music teacher, conservatory of music
Conservators and curators
- Curator
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
- Administrator of studio and broadcasting station
Acquiring experience
Experience is acquired by participating and trying new personal, educational and professional activities, where it is possible to discover preferences, increase confidence and improve skills. As for professional experience, it is acquired through volunteering, internships, self-employment and full-time or part-time jobs. And certainly, experience working on campus or in other settings adds to the set of skills acquired in your degree (see Acquired Skills section). The Employability Skills 2000+ presenting the skills employers look for in their employees as well as its complementary checklist can help target experience opportunities that will improve your skill set necessary for employment. In addition to developing these skills, performing work related to your program of study can strengthen your expertise and increase your employability.
Volunteer opportunities
In addition to providing an opportunity to apply theories and knowledge learned during your university studies outside the classroom, in real world situations, volunteering is a way to help the community and its many organizations. The Community Service Learning also allows students to contribute to their community by participating in projects that are related to their program of study.
Directories
- Centraide Outaouais
- Center for Global and Community Engagement - University of Ottawa
- E-Blue Book Community Information Centre of Ottawa
- I-Volunteer.ca
- United Way Ottawa
- Volunteer Ottawa
- Volunteerabroad.com
Potential employers
The following examples of employers can offer internships or employment opportunities related to students program of studies. The examples are presented according to geographic location: Ottawa and Gatineau, Ontario, Quebec and other provinces. Employers outside of Canada are either presented under their respective country or, if they operate in more than three countries, listed as globally established enterprises. Positions are also available on campus as part of the Work-Study Program or as a career (see University of Ottawa: Human Resources).
In Canada
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Canadian Museum of Civilization
- National Arts Centre - NAC
- Ottawa Chamber Music Society
- Ottawa Pocket Opera
- Thirteen Strings
- Arcadia Academy of Music School
- Bell Media
- Dream Voice Education Center
- Erindale School of Music & Arts
- International Music Academy
- Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
- Music at Home
- National Film Board of Canada
- Octave Music Centre
- Stratford Festival
- Universal Music Canada
- Avanti
- Conservatoire de musique et dart dramatique du Québec
- L'Équipe Spectra
- Montreal Academy of Music
- Musicaction
- Orchestre symphonique de Montréal - OSM
- Aboriginal People Television Network
- The Banff Centre
- Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts
- Music Workshop
Abroad
The requirements for working abroad consider factors like administrative laws, professional standards and work permits in some countries. To learn about requirements in various countries, visit Skill Clear or MyWorldAbroad (registration with a @uOttawa.ca email is required to use MyWorldAbroad).
Job search resources
The job search resources are designed to stimulate networking activities, develop marketing strategies and facilitate access to job postings. Networking events offer employers the opportunity to learn about the available workforce, and they give students a chance to be considered in the recruitment process. Career Development Centre offers helpful tips on networking, interview preparation techniques and different tools that can also be used to help with the preparation of resumés and cover letters.
Professional organizations
Examples of professional organizations, presented by location, provide essential information on professional development opportunities and networking activities, the examples can also provide access to publications and job opportunities.
Canadian
Provincial
and territorial
- Alliance des chorales du Québec
- Alliance for Arts and Culture
- British Columbia Registered Music Teachers' Association
- Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique - APCM
- Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
- Canadian Association of Music Libraries
- Canadian Music Center
- Canadian Music Educators Association -ACME
- Canadian Federation of Musicians - CFM
- Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations
- Canadian Independent Music Association
- Canadian Music Educators Association
- Cultural Human Resources Council
- Fédération des associations musiciens-éducateurs du Québec
- Fédération des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec -FHOSQ
- Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec - GMMQ
- Music Canada
- Manitoba Band Association
- Manitoba Music
- Music Industries Association of Canada
- Orchestras Canada
- Professional Music Publishers' Association - PMPA
- Screen Composers Guild of Canada
- Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada - SOCAN
- Société québécoise de recherche en musique - SQRM
- Songwriters Association of Canada
- Teachers' Association - BCRMTA
- The Ottawa Musician
Job search sites
Here are a few websites posting jobs available in Canada and abroad related to this field of study.
Canadian
International
- Apply to education
- Careers in Music
- CultureWorks
- Jobs in Education
- Media Job Search Canada
- Musical Chairs
- My Music Job
Date modified: 2016-02-29