Transcript Working in the Music Industry

Working in the Music Industry
Job Titles
• Musician
• Singer
• Music Director or
Conductor
• Composer
• Arranger
• Musical Instrument
Repairer or Tuner
Musicians
Various bands
Symphony orchestra
Rock group
Jazz combo
Ensemble
Studio band
Variety of instruments
String
Brass
Woodwind
Percussion instruments
Electronic synthesizers
Classification of Singers
• Voice range
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Soprano
Contralto
Tenor
Baritone
Bass
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Rock
Pop
Folk
Opera
Rap
Country
Job Information
• Highly competitive
• Schedule
– Night
– Weekend
– Substantial time to practice
• Intermittent unemployment
– Some positions provide long-term contracts
• Supplement income
Job Outlook
• 8% growth from 2008–2018
• New positions expected to arise in religious
organizations
• Slower growth
– Nightclubs
– Concert tours
Job Projections
Head to a nearby club to
support your local
musicians!