Music Industry Careers

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Start Your Music Journey at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

Do you love music? Want to turn that passion into a career? At Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, the Music Industry Careers   program helps you get ready for exciting jobs in the music business!

Career Opportunities

MIC Graduates go on to become:

  • Performers
  • Songwriters
  • Recording Engineers/Producers
  • Music Teachers
  • Music Store Employees
  • Music Managers

Earning Potential

Music educator (post-secondary): $87,974
Music director and composer: $81,656
Musicians and singers: $50.45 per hour

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Choose Your Path

Performance

Learn how to be a great live performer—play in bands, sing in shows, or teach music in your studio.

Audio Technology

Want to work behind the scenes? Learn how to record, mix, and produce music using cool tech and software.


Music Business (Venue & Talent Management)

Learn how to manage artists, plan concerts, work at record labels, or sell music gear in stores.

Song Writing

Write songs, create music, and learn how to share your work with the world.

Join a Band or Ensemble

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Music Industry Careers' students can participate in a wide variety of ensembles as part of their training:

  • Rock Band
  • Country Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Contemporary Christian Ensemble
  • Vocal Tech
  • Mariachi
  • Guitar Ensemble "Wire Choir"
  • Waco Jazz Orchestra
  • Hip-Hop
  • Percussion

MIC Scholarships

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Music Industry Careers Scholarships are available through the department, Hearts-in-the-Arts, and the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Foundation. To schedule a scholarship audition, contact program director Jon Kutz at 254-299-8110 or jkutz@mclennan.edu.

Concerts & Performances

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ hosts student concerts and performances throughout the year that are free and open to the public. See our upcoming events and performances.

Contact us:

Jon Kutz
Program Director/Professor
Music Industry Careers
  254-299-8110
  jkutz@mclennan.edu

Alumni Making Music History

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Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster, GRAMMY® winner and five-time nominee, has earned global acclaim for her powerful blend of blues, gospel, and folk. A Texas Music Hall of Fame inductee with multiple ACL appearances, Ruthie’s journey began right here in Waco.

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Larry Griffin Jr AKA Symbolic 1

3x GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Larry Griffin Jr., aka Symbolyc One (S1), has shaped hits for Beyoncé, Kanye West, Madonna, Drake, Eminem, Jay-Z, and more. From Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­’s audio engineering program to global acclaim, S1 continues to redefine modern music.


Visual & Performing Arts at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

  • Music Department - Discover courses, ensembles, and performance opportunities in music. 
  • Theatre Department - Learn about theatre productions, acting classes, and technical theatre training.
  • Visual Arts - Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art programs.