# Musicians and Singers > Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording. - Code: 27-2042.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-2042) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 29 tasks (19 core, 8 supplemental and 2 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2042.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-2042.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings. Core task · Task 22574 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment. Core task · Task 22575 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest. Core task · Task 22576 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music. Core task · Task 22577 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group. Core task · Task 22578 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation. Core task · Task 22579 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions. Core task · Task 22580 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands. Core task · Task 22581 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals. Core task · Task 22582 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Play from memory or by following scores. Core task · Task 22583 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches to develop voice and skills and to rehearse for upcoming roles. Core task · Task 22584 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Listen to recordings to master pieces or to maintain and improve skills. Core task · Task 22585 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Teach music for specific instruments. Core task · Task 22586 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Provide the musical background for live shows, such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets. Core task · Task 22587 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups. Core task · Task 22588 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Seek out and learn new music suitable for live performance or recording. Core task · Task 22589 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Make or participate in recordings in music studios. Core task · Task 22590 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities. Core task · Task 22591 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 19. Make or participate in recordings. Core task · Task 22592 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Research particular roles to find out more about a character, or the time and place in which a piece is set. Supplemental task · Task 22593 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 21. Learn acting, dancing, and other skills required for dramatic singing roles. Supplemental task · Task 22594 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022 22. Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes. Supplemental task · Task 22595 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022 23. Direct bands or orchestras. Supplemental task · Task 22596 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022 24. Compose songs or create vocal arrangements. Supplemental task · Task 22597 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 25. Arrange and edit music to fit style and purpose. Supplemental task · Task 22598 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2022 26. Improvise music during performances. Supplemental task · Task 22599 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2022 27. Collaborate with a manager or agent who handles administrative details, finds work, and negotiates contracts. Supplemental task · Task 22600 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022 28. Perform in television, radio, or movie productions. Not rated · Task 22602 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 29. Practice performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music or to maintain and improve skills. 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