Musicians, Instrumental
Did You Know:
- Part-time schedules – typically at night and on weekends – intermittent unemployment and rejection when auditioning for work are common; many musicians and singers supplement their income with earnings from other sources.
- Aspiring musicians and singers begin studying an instrument or training their voice at an early age.
- Competition for jobs, especially full-time jobs, is keen; talented individuals who can play several instruments and perform a wide range of musical styles should enjoy the best job prospects.
Industry Areas
- Performing Arts Companies
- Religious Organizations
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music and to maintain and improve skills.
- Perform before live audiences.
- Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments and/or a particular type of music.
Overall Kind of Work
Musicians, singers and related workers play musical instruments, sing, compose or arrange music or conduct groups in instrumental or vocal performances. They perform solo or as part of a group, mo...
Work Environment
Military
Musicians play indoors in theaters, concert halls, and at dances; outdoors at parades and open-air concerts. They also travel regularly.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
3,926 Musicians, Instrumental in the military
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Musicians work in the following services:
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