Musicians, Instrumental
SOC: 27-2042.02 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
N/A
per year
Mean Wage
N/A
per year
Employment
38K
workers
Wage Range
N/A - N/A
10th - 90th pct
Task Breakdown
17 tasks analyzed
Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music or to maintain and improve skills.
Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.
Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.
Play from memory or by following scores.
Listen to recordings to master pieces or to maintain and improve skills.
Teach music for specific instruments.
Provide the musical background for live shows, such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups.
Make or participate in recordings in music studios.
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.
Direct bands or orchestras.
Arrange and edit music to fit style and purpose.
Improvise music during performances.
Compose original music, such as popular songs, symphonies, or sonatas.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music or to maintain and improve skills. | - | - | - | |
| Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings. | - | - | - | |
| Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music. | - | - | - | |
| Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands. | - | - | - | |
| Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals. | - | - | - | |
| Play from memory or by following scores. | - | - | - | |
| Listen to recordings to master pieces or to maintain and improve skills. | - | - | - | |
| Teach music for specific instruments. | - | - | - | |
| Provide the musical background for live shows, such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets. | - | - | - | |
| Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups. | - | - | - | |
| Make or participate in recordings in music studios. | - | - | - | |
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Direct bands or orchestras. | - | - | - | |
| Arrange and edit music to fit style and purpose. | - | - | - | |
| Improvise music during performances. | - | - | - | |
| Compose original music, such as popular songs, symphonies, or sonatas. | - | - | - |
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