Singer Career Description
Singers have exceptional singing abilities and usually sing solo, in groups of up to six and more singers, or in a choir, musical comedy or opera.
What am I going to do in this occupation?
In order to become professional singers, persons must have exceptional voices and spend a great deal of their time practicing their voices and music.
Singers practice alone or with other people in a small group or a large choir. They must interpret the meaning of the words and give the right emotional value to the songs. This is done by using the appropriate rhythm and tempo or through movement of the body and facial expression. Dancing, playing a musical instrument or acting are part of singers' training and good singers are often full-fledged actors and musicians.
When singers perform in choirs, they must watch the choirmaster, conductor or accompanist, so that the whole choir or group performs the change in tempo, volume or rhythm at the same time. Unless they sing specific solo parts, their voices must not be heard above the other voices in the choir.
In addition to public appearances on stage, singers must often perform in studios, where recordings take place. Studio work can be tiring because a song must often be sung a number of times or until a satisfactory recording is made.
Requirements
What kind of personality do I need? In order to become professional singers, persons must have exceptional voices, a sound musical background and natural acting ability. Singers must have the stamina and discipline to spend a great deal of time practising, training, and studying music .
Where can I work?
Prospects for a full-time career in singing are only good for the exceptionally talented. Competition is very strong in this career and many persons make singing a part-time career. Career opportunities include: soloists in operas, members of permanent choirs.
Can I work for myself in this occupation?
A person with the necessary experience and skill can give private singing lessons at home or direct a choir.
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