<p>How common is it to find music majors working on campus? Eg. in the dining services hall.</p>
<p>Do you intend on working, does it fit with the rigours of a music major’s schedule?</p>
<p>Probably the best job for a music major on campus would be one with some flexibility, i.e. working for a specific department where you can work around your music schedule (filing, computer input, record keeping, etc). You could run into some problems if you have a strict time-clock-punching type job, because you might have a performance or rehearsal and it’s very stressful to have to either keep explaining why you have to miss your shift, or try to find a substitute. I was lucky to work in the music dept. in college. I graded papers (Music Appreciation classes) and hosted recitals in the recital hall (handed out programs, made sure people didn’t come in during the performance). There are numerous jobs on campus for work-study. You might also look for one where you can study while you get paid. A friend of mine worked in the music library, so all she had to do was sit at a desk and check out music to students (and they didn’t come in all too often), and then keep the music filed and in order. She got alot of studying done, and then had plenty of time for her music activities.</p>
<p>Another job to consider is ushering, especially if alot of good concerts come to your school’s concert hall. You can make money, and get in free to some good concerts.</p>
<p>I agree with the ushering suggestion. DS ushers for the city symphony. The pay is reasonable, the hours compatible with his class and practice schedule, and he gets to see a ton of free concerts.</p>
<p>My son said a lot of music majors at Indiana work in the music library for the reasons mentioned above. They also are able to copy needed music, listen to pieces they are learning, etc. while there, so it can accomplish a dual purpose.</p>
<p>My son worked for awhile in the alumni office. He could go in whenever it suited his schedule. He did find it difficult to give up the practice time, however, and only did it for a semester. His roomate worked in the library his senior year.</p>