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Musicians, Instrumental

Description
Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
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Experience
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Education
A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Tasks
  • Plays musical instrument as soloist or as member of musical group, such as orchestra or band, to entertain audience.
  • Transposes music to play in alternate key or to fit individual style or purposes.
  • Teaches music for specific instruments.
  • Composes new musical scores.
  • Directs band/orchestra.
  • Memorizes musical scores.
  • Plays from memory or by following score.
  • Studies and rehearses music to learn and interpret score.
  • Practices performance on musical instrument to maintain and improve skills.
  • Improvises music during performance.
National Average Salary
$46,690.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland
$64,850.00/year

Important Abilities
   1. Hearing Sensitivity
   2. Auditory Attention
   3. Memorization
   4. Wrist-Finger Speed
   5. Originality

General Work Activities
   1. Thinking Creatively
   2. Performing for/Working With Public
   3. Handling and Moving Objects
   4. Developing and Building Teams
   5. Coordinating Work & Activities of Others

Important Skills
   1. Coordination
   2. Active Learning
   3. Monitoring
   4. Visioning
   5. Learning Strategies

Frequent Work Context
   1. Job-Required Social Interaction
   2. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
   3. Objective or Subjective Information
   4. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
   5. Indoors

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