The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Religious organizations
- Performing arts companies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow slower than average. Music directors will continue to be needed to lead orchestras for concerts and theater performances. Composers will be needed to write music for performances, films, shows, and commercials.
This career may be sensitive to the state of the economy. If the economy slows down, companies may be less likely to have new music written for their commercials. Groups that give grants and commissions may also have less money to spend.
Openings will occur as people retire or leave this career.
Music Directors and Composers (CIS 100277)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,768 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
327 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
50 Very small |
& |
-2.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
43 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,376 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
159 Few |
| Decatur Area |
28 Very small |
& |
-7.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
95 Small |
& |
7.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Du Page County |
234 Small |
& |
5.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
29 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
46 Very small |
& |
13.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
28 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Lake County |
96 Small |
& |
-5.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| McHenry County |
30 Very small |
& |
-3.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
34 Very small |
& |
-5.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
63 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
122 Small |
& |
-0.8% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
40 Very small |
& |
-5.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
54 Small |
& |
5.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
117 Small |
& |
1.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
19 Very small |
& |
-10.5% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
89 Small |
& |
3.4% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
71 Small |
& |
2.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
87 Small |
& |
27.6% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| United States |
50,300 Small |
& |
2.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
5,100 Very few |