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Musicians and Singers - 27-2042.00

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O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Choir Member
Chorister
Gospel Singer
Musician
Opera Singer

Orchestra Musician
Percussionist
Singer
Violinist
Vocalist

SOC Occupation Groups

27-0000	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
27-2000	Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers
27-2040	Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers
27-2042.00	Musicians and Singers

Related Occupations

25-1121.00	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
27-2011.00	Actors
27-2012.00	Producers and Directors Bright Outlook
27-2012.04	Talent Directors
27-2031.00	Dancers
27-2032.00	Choreographers
27-2041.00	Music Directors and Composers
27-3043.05	Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
29-1129.02	Music Therapists
49-9063.00	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Tasks

Arrange and edit music to fit style and purpose.
Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups.
Collaborate with a manager or agent who handles administrative details, finds work, and negotiates contracts.
Compose original music, such as popular songs, symphonies, or sonatas.
Compose songs or create vocal arrangements.
Direct bands or orchestras.
Improvise music during performances.
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.
Listen to recordings to master pieces or to maintain and improve skills.
Make or participate in recordings in music studios.
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 in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
Perform in television, radio, or movie productions.
Play from memory or by following scores.
Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.
Practice performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music or to maintain and improve skills.
Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches to develop voice and skills and to rehearse for upcoming roles.
Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities.
Provide the musical background for live shows, such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
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 suitable for live performance or recording.
Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.
Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
Teach music for specific instruments.
Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes.

Detailed Work Activities

Audition for roles.
Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
Coordinate musical rehearsals or performances.
Create musical compositions, arrangements or scores.
Perform for recordings.
Perform music for the public.
Practice athletic or artistic skills.
Promote products, activities, or organizations.
Study details of musical compositions.
Train others on performance techniques.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Army Bandperson (Army - Enlisted)
Army Music (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Arranger (Navy - Enlisted)
Bandmaster (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Bandmaster (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Basic Musician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Bassoon Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Bassoon Player (Army - Enlisted)
Brass Group Leader (Army - Enlisted)
Ceremonial Conductor-Drum Major (Navy - Enlisted)
Clarinet Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Clarinet Player (Army - Enlisted)
Conversion NEC MU Musician Basic (Navy - Enlisted)
Cornet or Trumpet Player (Army - Enlisted)
Electric Bass Player (Army - Enlisted)
Electric Bass/String Bass Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Enlisted Band Leader (Navy - Enlisted)
Enlisted Bandleader (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Ensemble Leader (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Euphonium Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Euphonium Player (Army - Enlisted)
Flute or Piccolo Player (Army - Enlisted)
Flute/Piccolo Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
French Horn Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
French Horn Player (Army - Enlisted)
Guitar Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Guitar Player (Army - Enlisted)
Instrument Repair Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Keyboard Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Keyboard Player (Army - Enlisted)
LDO - Bandmaster (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Member "The President's Own" U.S.M.C. Band (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Member, "The Commandant's Own," U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Member, The President's Own, United States Marine Band (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician (Army - Enlisted)
Musician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Musician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician (Navy - Enlisted)
Musician, Bassoon (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Clarinet (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Electric Bass (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Euphonium (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Flute/Piccolo (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Guitar (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Horn (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Oboe (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Percussion (Drums, Timpani, Mallets) (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Piano (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Saxophone (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Trombone (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Trumpet (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Tuba/Sousaphone (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Musician, Vocalist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Oboe Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Oboe Player (Army - Enlisted)
Percussion Group Leader (Army - Enlisted)
Percussion Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Percussion Player (Army - Enlisted)
Premier Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Academy Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Academy Band (Space Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Academy Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Academy Band Craftsman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Academy Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Academy Band Journeyman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Academy Band Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Academy Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band (Space Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Craftsman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Journeyman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Production Manager (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Regional Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Arranger (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Bassoon (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Clarinet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Euphonium (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Flute (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Guitar (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Horn (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Military Band Support (USAF Band) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Oboe (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Percussion (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Piano (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Saxophone (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, String/Electric Bass (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trombone (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trumpet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Tuba (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Vocalist (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Arranger (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Bassoon (Space Force - Enlisted)

Regional Band Craftsman, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Clarinet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Drum Set (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Drum Set (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Euphonium (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Flute (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Guitar (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Horn (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Military Band Support (USAF Band) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Oboe (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Percussion (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Piano (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Saxophone (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, String/Electric Bass (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trombone (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trumpet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Tuba (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Vocalist (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Arranger (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Bassoon (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Clarinet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Euphonium (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Flute (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Guitar (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Horn (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Jazz Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Jazz Trumpet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Military Band Support (USAF Band) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Oboe (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Percussion (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Piano (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Saxophone (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, String/Electric Bass (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trombone (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trumpet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Tuba (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Vocalist (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Arranger (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Bassoon (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Clarinet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Euphonium (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Flute (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Guitar (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Horn (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Military Band Support (USAF Band) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Oboe (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Percussion (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Piano (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Saxophone (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, String/Electric Bass (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trombone (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trumpet (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Tuba (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Vocalist (Space Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Saxophone Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Saxophone Player (Army - Enlisted)
Special Band Musician (Army - Enlisted)
Special Bands Member (Army - Enlisted)
Trombone Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Trombone Player (Army - Enlisted)
Trumpet Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Tuba Instrumentalist (Navy - Enlisted)
Tuba Player (Army - Enlisted)
Unit Leader (Navy - Enlisted)
Vocalist/Entertainer (Navy - Enlisted)
Woodwind Group Leader (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

Musician

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Musician, Instrumental
Singer

Singing Messenger