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Musicians and Singers

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

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29 tasks19 core, 8 supplemental, 2 not rated
Family
Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-2042.00SOC 2018: 27-2042

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19 core tasks, 8 supplemental and 2 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not allNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental

  1. Task 1. Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.Core taskTask 22574Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.Core taskTask 22575Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.Core taskTask 22576Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.Core taskTask 22577Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.Core taskTask 22578Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.Core taskTask 22579Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.Core taskTask 22580Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.Core taskTask 22581Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.Core taskTask 22582Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Play from memory or by following scores.Core taskTask 22583Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches to develop voice and skills and to rehearse for upcoming roles.Core taskTask 22584Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Listen to recordings to master pieces or to maintain and improve skills.Core taskTask 22585Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Teach music for specific instruments.Core taskTask 22586Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Provide the musical background for live shows, such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.Core taskTask 22587Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups.Core taskTask 22588Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Seek out and learn new music suitable for live performance or recording.Core taskTask 22589Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Make or participate in recordings in music studios.Core taskTask 22590Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities.Core taskTask 22591Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  19. Task 19. Make or participate in recordings.Core taskTask 22592Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  20. Task 20. Research particular roles to find out more about a character, or the time and place in which a piece is set.Supplemental taskTask 22593Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  21. Task 21. Learn acting, dancing, and other skills required for dramatic singing roles.Supplemental taskTask 22594Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
  22. Task 22. Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes.Supplemental taskTask 22595Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022
  23. Task 23. Direct bands or orchestras.Supplemental taskTask 22596Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022
  24. Task 24. Compose songs or create vocal arrangements.Supplemental taskTask 22597Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  25. Task 25. Arrange and edit music to fit style and purpose.Supplemental taskTask 22598Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022
  26. Task 26. Improvise music during performances.Supplemental taskTask 22599Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022
  27. Task 27. Collaborate with a manager or agent who handles administrative details, finds work, and negotiates contracts.Supplemental taskTask 22600Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
  28. Task 28. Perform in television, radio, or movie productions.Not ratedTask 22602Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  29. Task 29. Practice performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music or to maintain and improve skills.Not ratedTask 22603Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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  2. Classification
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