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Musicians and Singers

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Tasks

What tasks do Musicians and Singers perform?

  • Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.

  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.

  • Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.

  • Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.


Knowledge

What do Musicians and Singers need to know?

  • Fine Arts

    Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Foreign Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.


Skills

What skills do Musicians and Singers need?

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.



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