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Musician:
Play
one or more musical instruments in
recital, in accompaniment, or as members
of an orchestra, band, or other musical
group.
Occupation
Specific Tasks:
The tasks listed below are typical task
statements that are commonly required
for the occupation you selected.
Task
Description
| Audition
for orchestras, bands, or other
musical groups. |
| Compose
original music such as popular songs,
symphonies, or sonatas. |
| Direct
bands or orchestras. |
| Improvise
music during performances. |
| Make
or participate in recordings in
music studios. |
| Perform
before live audiences. |
| Play
from memory or by following scores. |
| Play
musical instruments as soloists,
or as members or guest artists of
musical groups such as orchestras,
ensembles, or bands. |
| Practice
musical instrument performances,
individually or in rehearsal with
other musicians, to master individual
pieces of music and to maintain
and improve skills. |
| Promote
their own or their group's music
by participating in media interviews
and other activities. |
| Provide
the musical background for live
shows such as ballets, operas, musical
theatre, and cabarets. |
| Sight-read
musical parts during rehearsals. |
| Specialize
in playing a specific family of
instruments and/or a particular
type of music. |
| Teach
music for specific instruments. |
| Transpose
music to alternate keys, or to fit
individual styles or purposes. |
Detailed Work Activities.
| compare
musical pitch |
| compose
musical scores |
| convey
moods or emotions through music |
| direct
band or orchestra |
| express
creativity through music, dance,
or acting |
| teach
music for specific instruments |
| tell
stories through musical, visual,
or dramatic arts |
| transcribe
musical ideas into notes on scored
music paper |
| transpose
music from one voice or instrument
to another |
| understand
printed text, musical notation,
or customer instructions |
| work
as a team member |
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