Performing Arts

Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn from Alumni
Get Involved at Loyola
Additional Web Resources

Overview of Major

The performing arts program offers concentrations in music, theatre, and comprehensive concentration that combines both areas.

Resources

What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.

Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Center Stage
Everyman Theatre
Towson University
Image Engineering
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Learn from Alumni

Join Loyola Connect, an online networking platform just for the Loyola community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. You can also explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn. Considering asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

Additional Web Resources

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