Complimenting our degree programs that cultivate outstanding performers, composers and educators, Spark’s career initiatives prepare students for a number of career models including music and arts-related jobs, freelance, business leader, nonarts career paths and multiple stream careers.
We offer
Career counseling
Individual and small group career counseling is available through the USC Career Center
and Spark.
Gig office
Leads for professional working opportunities for student soloists and ensembles are
provided through the gig office.
Internships
Meaningful internships are coordinated with arts-based businesses.
Job listings
Students have access to "Bridge: Worldwide Music Connection," detailing 3,000 professional
opportunities in music and arts administration each year.
Library collection
The Spark library collection features numerous titles related to careers in and out
of music.
Mock interviews
Mock interviews may be set up at the USC Career Center.
Portfolio Friday
Attend workshops on developing various aspects of a professional portfolio.
Professional photos
Subsidized photo sessions are available for students at greatly reduced rates.
Professional portfolios
Several studios require members to compile professional portfolios before graduation.
Tip sheets and videos
Get tips on career decisions, resumes, interviewing, job searches and more.
Workshops
Our speaker series features presentations related to career issues.