For harpists who wish to perform, the opportunities are diverse: symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, choral accompanying, opera, musicals, ballet and contemporary ensembles. Teaching positions are plentiful and private harp instructors are in great demand. Freelance work for the harpist is unlimited, dependent only on the artistic bent and imagination of the individual.
The job market for harpists in the performance area has become highly competitive. Many harp majors pursue graduate programs to broaden their repertoire as soloists and as ensemble performers. Doing so, they can meet the challenge of becoming highly qualified for their career.