Working in the Music Industry

Job Titles

• Musician• Singer• Music Director or

Conductor• Composer• Arranger• Musical Instrument

Repairer or Tuner

MusiciansVarious bands

Symphony orchestraRock groupJazz combo Ensemble Studio band

Variety of instrumentsStringBrassWoodwindPercussion instrumentsElectronic 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

Head to a nearby club to support your local musicians!