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Overview
Singers are professional musicians who use the voice as an instrument across vocal ranges, performing for live audiences and recordings in different musical genres.
In job descriptions, look for live performance, studio recording, vocal range, repertoire, rehearsal, microphone technique, ensemble work, stage presence, auditions and genre-specific singing.
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Singers work with voice, repertoire, rehearsal and performance. The setting may be stage, studio, choir, theatre, ensemble, session recording or commercial work such as jingles and backing vocals.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include vocal control, breath technique, pitch, rhythm, diction, microphone technique, reading or learning music, ensemble listening and stamina across rehearsals and shows. Specialization can be opera, jazz, musical theatre, choir, session singing or lead vocals.
Salary context
Salary context depends on performance format, rehearsal time, recording sessions, touring, rights agreements, ensemble size, booking model and whether the singer is hired for a single project or recurring work. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward featured performer, session vocalist, choir specialist, vocal coach, musical theatre work, songwriting, band leadership or studio collaboration.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies or casting notices name repertoire, genre, vocal range, rehearsal schedule, live or studio work, travel, rights of use, audition material and who directs the musical performance.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Musicians and Singers
27-2042.00
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Alternative labels
musical theatre performer
musical theatre actor
musical theatre actress
tenor singer
bass voice singer
baritone singer
lead vocalist
musical theater actor
session singer
opera singer
lead singer
contralto singer
solo singer
musical theater actress
opera choir singer
choir singer
musical theater performer
rapper
jingle singer
jazz singer
singer songwriter
soprano singer
vocalist
opera solo singer
Occupation group
musician (2652.3)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6581aa0d-c807-4091-84cc-bc041f962ab1 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2652.3.2 |
| ISCO group | 2652 |
| Concept type | Occupation |