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Service Area: Information Solutions
Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications

 

Career Pathway:
Music

A career in music involves pursuing a passion for creating and performing music. Musicians and composers can start by honing their skills through education and practice, then seek opportunities to perform, record, and collaborate with other artists. Successful careers in music often require dedication, perseverance, and a strong connection with audiences to build a sustainable and fulfilling profession in the industry.

Person wearing headphones in a music studio

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives Curricular Music Ensembles: Band, Choir, Orchestra Curricular Music Ensembles: Band, Choir, Orchestra Curricular Music Ensembles: Band, Choir, Orchestra Curricular Music Ensembles: Band, Choir, Orchestra Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP
Level 4, Level 5,
or AP
Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)
Physical Education
(one trimester)
Physical Education
(one trimester)
Physical Education
(one trimester)
4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives


  • AP Music Theory

  • Music production

  • Hear My Voice 

  • Community Music

  • Sociology 

  • World Languages 

  • Psychology 1, 2, & 3

  • Music Literacy and Appreciation 

  • Media Literacy & Communications

  • Public Speaking

  • Digital Music Production

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities


  • Extra-curricular performing groups: Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, Show Choir, Honor Festivals, Pit Ensembles

  • Drama/Thespian

  • Free Strings

  • Cadenza

  • Talent Show

Internship Experiences


Kirkwood Career Academy


College Admission Requirements


See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs


  • Music

  • Fine Arts

  • Music Education

  • Music Therapy

  • Music Technology

  • Multimedia Arts

  • Ethnomusicology

Future
Careers


  • Performer

  • Composer

  • Conductor

  • Music Director

  • Tour Manager

  • Instrument Repair

  • Sound Engineer

Community Partnerships


  • United Action for Youth

  • Summer of the Arts 

  • Iowa City Schools

  • Regina

  • Riverside Theater

  • Coralville Center for the Performing Arts

  • Filmscene

  • Debut Dance Studio