CAREER

EXPLORATI
ON
By: Jordan A. Stinson
THINGS OF INTEREST
I love to motivate and show love and
support.
I also love to support good health,
because in order to be a singer you cant
be out of shape ,especially when
working with vocals.
I also have interest in inspiring others to
have a very high self-esteem by making
others feel good.
SINGER
Career choice
WHAT DO THEY DO?
Singers perform music that can be sung
with or without accompaniment by
musical instruments. Singing is often
done in a ensemble of musicians of
musicians ,such as a choir of singers or
a band of instrumentalist. Singingis the
act of producingmusicalsounds with
thevoice, and augments regular
speechby the use of
sustainedtonality,rhythm, and a variety
of vocal techniques. A person who sings
is called asingerorvocalist.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Although musicians must be musically
proficient to enter the service, music
training is given to new band members.
Job training consists ofclassroom
instruction, including practice playing
instruments. Training length varies
depending on musical specialty. Further
training occurs on the job through
regular rehearsals and individual
practice. Course content typically
includes; music theory, group
instrumental techniques, sight-reading
musical scores, and etc.
CURRENT JOBS
Employment of musicians and singers is
projected to grow 3 percent from 2014
to 2024, slower than the average for all
occupations. Growth will be due to
increases in demand for musical
performances.
HOW MUCH DOES THIS JOB PAY
The median hourly wage for musicians
and singers was $24.20 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which
half the workers in an occupation
earned more than that amount and half
earned less.
TOP 10% EARNINGS
Highest 10 percent earned more than
$68.98.
BOTTOM 10 % EARNINGS
The lowest 10
percent earned
less than $9.20