(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Musicians, Instrumental
Job Description
Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music and to maintain and improve skills. |
100
|
Perform before live audiences. |
99
|
Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands. |
94
|
Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals. |
88
|
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments and/or a particular type of music. |
87
|
Play from memory or by following scores. |
84
|
Provide the musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets. |
74
|
Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes. |
73
|
Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities. |
72
|
Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups. |
72
|
Make or participate in recordings in music studios. |
66
|
Teach music for specific instruments. |
56
|
Improvise music during performances. |
25
|
Direct bands or orchestras. |
23
|
Compose original music such as popular songs, symphonies, or sonatas. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
92
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
81
|
Thinking Creatively
|
73
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
73
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
72
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
70
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
66
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
63
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
60
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
57
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
55
|
Getting Information
|
53
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
53
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
53
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
52
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
51
|
Processing Information
|
51
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
48
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
47
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
45
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
43
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
41
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
39
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
38
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
37
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
36
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
31
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
29
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
29
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
29
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
28
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
25
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
25
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
24
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
20
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
12
|
Interacting With Computers
|
10
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
7
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
4
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|