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Singers - 27-2042.01

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Singer
  • Gospel Singer
  • Singing Telegram Performer
  • Vocalist
  • Choir Member
  • Entertainer
  • Opera Singer
  • Singer Songwriter
  • Tenor
  • Singing Messenger

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Collaborate with a manager or agent who handles administrative details, finds work, and negotiates contracts.
  • Compose songs and/or create vocal arrangements.
  • Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Learn acting, dancing, and other skills required for dramatic singing roles.
  • Make or participate in recordings.
  • Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.
  • Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.
  • Perform before live audiences, or in television, radio, or movie productions.
  • Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches, in order to develop their voices and skills and to rehearse for upcoming roles.
  • Research particular roles to find out more about a character, or the time and place in which a piece is set.
  • Seek out and learn new music that is suitable for live performance and/or recording.
  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
  • Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.

Detailed Work Activities

  • communicate visually or verbally
  • compare musical pitch
  • convey moods or emotions through music
  • express creativity through music, dance, or acting
  • tell stories through musical, visual, or dramatic arts
  • understand printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions
  • work as a team member

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Premier Band Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Premier Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Premier Band Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Regional Band Apprentice, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Regional Band Craftsman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Regional Band Helper, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Regional Band Journeyman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Vocalist/Entertainer (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Singer
  • Singing Messenger