Informational Interview Form

Occupation 1:Falicity

Work description:• Typical day • They pretty much work 24

hours a day • They have to make sure that

every thing is perfect before they perform / sound check

• They perform • They do vocal warm-ups• They run around booking gigs

Primary Work TaskMemorize musical

selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions. Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest seek out to learn new music

Training: • Master of Music in Vocal

Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance and Pedagogy or similar degrees• Music Theater• Bachelor of Music• Management/Directing

Skills and Personality TraitsPersonality Characteristics

SocialDramatic Patient Collaborative

Abilities and SkillsProfessional singers need

more than a strong voiceThey need the ability to

sight-read music is also desirableMemorize music and lyrics Adapt to different sound

systems and microphonesLearning another language

can also benefit your singing career

• Some acting experience is also helpful, so you can move around a stage and hit your marks without looking down or running into other company members• Finding work is a bit easier

if you can dance or play an instrument, as well

• perform in a wide variety of vocal styles, such as opera, musical comedy, country and rock

Work setting: They perform in concerts halls, arenas, clubs Musicians typically perform at night and on

weekendsmuch of their remaining time

practicing or in rehearsalAlthough they usually work indoors,

some perform outdoors for parades, concerts, and dances

Salary

Median annual earnings of salaried music directors and composers were $34,570 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,040 and $51,770. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $15,960, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $75,380.

Advancement: • Singers may advance from unknown amateurs to highly

paid professionals, but advancement requires talent, hard work, and good career management. Publicity and promotion are very important for a successful singing career. Advancement is most difficult for opera and concert singers and easiest for music teachers. Opera singers must have extremely good voices and training. There are very few jobs in opera, whereas many more positions are open to teachers. The job outlook for singing teachers is very good, as job growth is expected to grow faster than the average through 2014. Teachers usually advance by seniority as well as by the success of their students.

Employment Outlook:

•Outlook (2010-2020)•National = increase in

employment

Geographic mobility: • It is a global occupation

Professional Organizations:

• They don't need any certificate or license. All you need to is have the right voice and be extremely responsible.

• The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is a professional organization for singing teachers, and is the largest association of its kind in the world

• Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media. They also work at theme parks or other live events. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.

• Pro's are ,You have many adoring fans ,you get to do what you love ,you get to travel the world , you are popular ,you get paid good money ,you might get the meet other famous people and possibly sing / collaborate with them

• Cons are ,Paparazzi ,you might be in loads of magazines and newspapers. not everything written about you will be true. ,crazy fans ,no privacy (or very little of it),not everyone will like you and your music

OCCUPATION 2:

Work description:

• Typical day• Often work long hours

with long periods of inactivity.

• Typically an actor will be at the studio very early in morning for make-up, hair, costuming.

• They may be on set for more than 14 or 16 hours, depending on what is being shot

• Primary Work Task• job seeking and

networking• preparing for and

attending auditions and• learning lines and

rehearsing• performing in a studio

or 'on location' for film, television, internet and radio broadcast

Training:

• Actors complete proper dramatic education through acting conservatory program or a bachelor degree programs.• Most stage actors also pursue advanced

education and attain a Master of Fine Arts degree.• Memorize lines and portray characters from

scripts and screenplays. They may also perform other talents depending on the role they are playing

Personality CharacteristicsEmpathetic Short on Ego

ConfidentReflective

Skills and Personality Traits

Abilities and Skillscontrol their emotions.memorize lines speak well Be able to project

themselves to an audienceScene Study

Improvisation

• Cold Reading• Anytime you audition for or book a role,

you must be able adapt to script changes

Work setting:

Where do people do this type of workOn film sets television studios

How would you describe the work setting?They work mostly indoor on stages or

sometimes even sitting sown running lines together

SalaryIn the united states the salary is like $51,679

Percentile 10% 25% 50%(Median) 75% 90%

Hourly Wage $8.92 $11.84 $20.26 $44.86 (5)

Advancement:

Employment Outlook:

•Outlook (2010-2020)•National = % increase in

employment

Geographic mobility: • It is a global occupation

Professional Organizations:

• Bachelors degree• Masters • PhD• American labor union representing the world

of live theatrical performance • Pros: Fame, fortune, having the privilege

to do what you love • Cons: No private life, your life is always on

the cover of a magazine, stress