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 – Soprano – Contralto – Tenor – Baritone – Bass Type of music – 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

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