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Summary Description


	Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Alto Singer

2.	Baritone

3.	Bass Singer

4.	Cantor

5.	Choir Member

6.	Choir Singer

7.	Concert Singer

8.	Country Singer

9.	Entertainer

10.	Gospel Singer

11.	Jazz Musician

12.	Music Artist

13.	Musician

14.	Opera Singer

15.	Rap Artist

16.	Rapper

17.	Recording Artist

18.	Rock Star

19.	Singer

20.	Singer Songwriter

21.	Singing Messenger

22.	Singing Telegram Performer

23.	Tenor

24.	Vocal Artist

25.	Vocal Performer

26.	Vocalist

Job Tasks

	Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions. Perform music for the public.

	Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group. Perform music for the public.

	Perform before live audiences, or in television, radio, or movie productions. Perform music for the public.

	Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest. Perform music for the public.

	Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches to develop voice and skills and to rehearse for upcoming roles. Practice athletic or artistic skills.

	Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment. Perform music for the public.

	Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation. Perform music for the public.

	Make or participate in recordings. Perform for recordings.

	Seek out and learn new music suitable for live performance or recording. Practice athletic or artistic skills.

	Collaborate with a manager or agent who handles administrative details, finds work, and negotiates contracts. Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

	Learn acting, dancing, and other skills required for dramatic singing roles. Practice athletic or artistic skills.

	Research particular roles to find out more about a character, or the time and place in which a piece is set. Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.

	Compose songs or create vocal arrangements. Create musical compositions, arrangements or scores.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Musicians and Singers
	Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios.

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Working Conditions


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	Musicians and Singers
	Musicians and singers often perform in settings such as concert halls, arenas, and clubs.

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