Musicians, Instrumental
Also called:
Musician, Violinist, Horn Player, Oboist
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Premier Band Apprentice; Regional Band Apprentice, Cornet Or Trumpet; Regional Band Apprentice, Oboe; Regional Band Craftsman, Baritone or Euphonium; Regional Band Craftsman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands); Regional Band Craftsman, Trombone; Regional Band Helper, Flute or Piccolo; Regional Band Helper, Piano; Regional Band Journeyman, Clarinet; Regional Band Journeyman, Music Arranger
Army Bandperson; Special Band Member
Musician
Basic Musician; Member, "The Commandant's Own," U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps; Musician; Musician, Clarinet; Musician, Euphonium; Musician, Guitar; Musician, Horn; Musician, Percussion (Drums, Timpani, Mallets); Musician, Saxophone; Musician, Trumpet
Arranger; Bassoon Instrumentalist; Electric Bass/String Bass Instrumentalist; Flute/Piccolo Instrumentalist; French Horn Instrumentalist; Keyboard Instrumentalist; Musician Basic; Oboe Instrumentalist; Saxophone Instrumentalist; Trumpet Instrumentalist; Tuba Instrumentalist
What they do:
Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
On the job, you would:
- Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music and to maintain and improve skills.
- Perform before live audiences.
- Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments and/or a particular type of music.
Arts and Humanities
- music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
- understanding people's reactions
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Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- create new and original ideas
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People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Achievement/Effort
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Self Control
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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some college or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Coast Guard:
Musician
