LibGuides: Music Theory: Career Resources

Professional Organizations

Student membership is often very affordable! Here are just a few benefits of joining an organization:

Early Music America (EMA)
Supports the performance and study of early music through scholarships, awards, programs, and mentorship.
International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM)
Promotes scholarship of popular music via conferences, publications, and research projects.
Society for Music Theory (SMT)
Promotes high standards in music theory scholarship and education through journals, conferences, scholarships, and more.

The Cambridge History of Western Music Theory by Thomas Street Christensen (Editor)
Call Number: ML55 C36 C47 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 2001
Traces the panorama of Western music theory from the Ancient Greeks to the present day.
Norton Guide to Teaching Music Theory by Rachel Lumsden
Call Number: MT1 N88 2018 [Allen shelves]
23 essays by outstanding teacher-scholars on topics from Schenkerian theory to gender.

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Here are a few books with information for succeeding in almost any music career.

Beyond Talent : Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
Publication Date: 2019
Available online.
A practical, step-by-step guide to a career in music, from booking concerts and creating promotional materials, to overcoming mindset challenges.
Music Business Handbook and Career Guide by David Baskerville and Timothy Baskerville
Call Number: ML3795 B31 2019 [Allen shelves]
Noted as the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the music industry in all of its diversity.
Music Industry Forms by Jonathan Feist
Call Number: ML3790 F45 M87 [Allen shelves]
Charts, plots, diagrams, checklists, and agreements to help you clarify your work, track critical details, and maintain quality control. Includes forms for performance, touring, technology, composition, business, teaching, and more.
The Path to Funding by Zane Forshee, Christina Manceor, and Robin McGinness
Publication Date: 2022
E-Book.
The artist’s guide to building an audience, generating income, and realizing career sustainability.

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