Work Experience and Internships
Work Experience
The department's students get experience not only as performers but also by working as: office assistant, assistant to Wind Symphony director, assistant to choral director, multimedia coordinator, and multimedia assistant.Many of these jobs pay modestly through work-study or student labor arrangements while providing knowledge and experience that can greatly enhance a student's future attractiveness on the job market. Ask the music office about the opportunities; individual faculty and staff members, too, may have a special need for your non-performance skills and interests.
Internships in Music
Students who desire to pursue an internship in music may enroll in Music 450-451. Internships in the discipline should provide opportunities for practical applications of music in the professional world. Possible internships areas and sites include:Local Churches: vocal soloists, vocal sectional leaders, organist, pianist, choral directing of children, youth, and adults.
Opera on the James: sing in chorus or small roles, management support, assistant to directors
Music Merchandising: in area businesses.
Music Management: office assistant, music librarian.
Music in the Theatre - stage assistant; sing chorus, small roles, or major roles (by audition only); instrumental playing (by audition only), assistant to Music Director; accompanist.
Music in Education - teacher aid in music; accompanist; provide music services to special education populations for agencies such as Lynchburg ARC Development Center, Central Virginia Training Center, Altavista Adult Home, Guggenheimer Nursing Home, Medical Care Center.
