Graduates with degrees in music from Murray State University serve as leading musicians in such roles as opera singers, popular recording artists, professional symphony musicians, jazz educators, songwriters, television writers, public school music teachers, university music department chairs, instrument technicians, church musicians, and college music teachers. Within this academic framework , the department provides a comprehensive music education for the aspiring professional teacher, performer and composer. Courses and performance opportunities for the non-major seek to involve students and other members of the community as participants in the music-making process.