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Summary Description


	Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Accompanist

2.	Bassoonist

3.	Bell Ringer

4.	Bugler

5.	Bull Fiddle Player

6.	Calliope Player

7.	Cellist

8.	Choir Accompanist

9.	Church Musician

10.	Church Organist

11.	Clarinetist

12.	Concert Pianist

13.	Cornetist

14.	Double Bass Player

15.	Drummer

16.	English Horn Player

17.	Entertainment Musician

18.	Flutist

19.	Guitar Player

20.	Guitarist

21.	Harpist

22.	Horn Player

23.	Instrumentalist

24.	Jazz Musician

25.	Music Artist

26.	Musician

27.	Oboist

28.	Orchestra Musician

29.	Organist

30.	Percussionist

31.	Pianist

32.	Piano Accompanist

33.	Piano Player

34.	Piccoloist

35.	Recording Artist

36.	Saxophone Player

37.	Solo Musician

38.	Studio Musician

39.	Symphony Orchestra Musician

40.	Timpanist

41.	Trombonist

42.	Trumpet Player

43.	Trumpeter

44.	Violinist

45.	Violist

Job Tasks

	Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music and to maintain and improve skills. Practice athletic or artistic skills.

	Perform before live audiences. Perform music for the public.

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

	Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands. Perform music for the public.

	Play from memory or by following scores. Perform music for the public.

	Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.

	Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups. Audition for roles.

	Direct bands or orchestras. Coordinate musical rehearsals or performances.

	Teach music for specific instruments. Train others on performance techniques.

	Provide the musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets. Perform music for the public.

	Compose original music such as popular songs, symphonies, or sonatas. Create musical compositions, arrangements or scores.

	Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes. Create musical compositions, arrangements or scores.

	Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities. Promote products, activities, or organizations.

	Make or participate in recordings in music studios. Perform for recordings.

	Improvise music during performances. Perform music for the public.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

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