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Job Description
Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-2042.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Musicians, Instrumental”.
Also Known As…
- Musicians, Instrumental
- Violist
- Violinist
- Timpanist
- Orchestra Musician
- Oboist
- Musician
- Horn Player
- English Horn Player
- Cellist
- Trumpeter
- Studio Musician
- Solo Musician
- Saxophone Player
- Recording Artist
- Piano Accompanist
- Percussionist
- Organist
- Music Artist
- Jazz Musician
- Instrumentalist
- Guitarist
- Flutist
- Entertainment Musician
- Cornetist
- Concert Pianist
- Clarinetist
- Church Musician
- Choir Accompanist
- Calliope Player
- Bull Fiddle Player
- Bugler
- Bell Ringer
- Accompanist
Tasks for “Percussionist”
- Compose original music such as popular songs, symphonies, or sonatas.
- Play from memory or by following scores.
- Improvise music during performances.
- Listen to recordings to master pieces or to maintain and improve skills.
- Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
- Provide the musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
- Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.
- Make or participate in recordings in music studios.
- Direct bands or orchestras.
- Arrange and edit music to fit style and purpose.
- Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities.
- Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes.
- Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music or to maintain and improve skills.
- Teach music for specific instruments.
- Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
- Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups.
- Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.
Related Technology & Tools
- Capos
- Oboes
- Bb clarinets
- Mandolins
- Laptop computers
- String cutters
- Instrument mutes
- Baritone horns
- Guitar stands
- French horns
- Electronic metronomes
- Clavichords
- Timpani
- String winders
- Trumpets
- Musical organs
- Marching bells
- Finger picks
- Pianos
- Xylophones
- Tablet computers
- Marimbas
- Musical cornets
- Violins
- Cellos
- Tubas
- Double basses
- Synthesizers
- Harpsichords
- Alto horns
- Wooden drum sticks
- Harps
- Bongo drums
- Violas
- Alto saxophones
- Vibraphones
- Sousaphones
- Accordions
- Instrument tuning forks
- Stringed instrument bows
- Drum mallets
- Mellophones
- Bagpipes
- Orchestral cymbals
- English horns
- Maracas
- Acoustic guitars
- Trombones
- Clip-on microphones
- Dulcimers
- Euphoniums
- Piccolos
- Bugles
- Musical flutes
- Digital tuners
- Autoharps
- Bassoons
- Handbells
- Kettle drums
- Sheet music stands
- Cymbal stands
- Banjoes
- Personal computers
- Amplifiers
- Email software
- Avid Technology Pro Tools
- Financial tracking software
- YouTube
- Avid Technology Sibelius
- Snapchat
- Apple GarageBand
- iZotope Ozone
- MakeMusic Finale
- Web browser software
- Appointment scheduling software
- Microsoft Word
- Blogging software