Music Careers

This person supports artists during live performances or in the studio and must know multiple genres of music.

This person negotiates deals, plans tours & secures support acts for artists.

This person sets up/operates a soundboard and other audio equipment during performances to get high-quality sound.

This career performs for regular services as well as weddings and funerals. Must know music history and liturgy.

A concert master is the first chair floutist who is a leader and liason between the orchestra and the conductor.

This person performs (singing or playing an instrument) while getting to travel across the world.

This career requires a knowledge of multiple languages, top notch singing, and excellent stage presence.

This career mixes music from any recorded source, such as vinyl, CDs, or digital audio files. Must be entertaining!

This person tries to get established artists to sign up under their label and also finds new talent.

Composers only write music for concert halls

A "background singer" and a "session musician" are the same career.

True or False: A music teacher is a performing career.

To begin this career, you'll start as an apprentice working with skilled technicians, rather than a formal degree.

This person is a leader, comfortable in front of large audiences, knows many instruments and composers.

This person coaches musicians, advises in pre-production sessions, and directs the music recording/production process.

A "Voice Therapist" and a "Music Therapist" are the same thing

A bachelor's degree is often called an Undergraduate degree and it takes about 4 years to complete.

A supportive musician who knows a lot of different music genres. Must be a great singer but dancing ability is a plus!

This person promotes a musical group or artist, and creates/maintains a desired image for the performer.

This person oversees the staff and daily operations of a concert venue.