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Researched by Nicki Cook .2001-02 |
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A Singer
A singer is a person who sings for fun or for a career. They need to
study music throughout their college or school years. Most training
would involve playing an instrument such as a piano or flute.
Singers’ Schedules
Every singer has a different schedule. A singer for commercials would sing in the day, and rest or do another job at night. Some teach singing classes during the fall, and then do their career, (singing) during the rest of the year.
Where They Work and Why
Singers work in studios and in cold rooms where there usually is a lot of noise. They work in cold rooms because they usually get really hot when they practice. They work in loud areas because that will make their voices rise above all the noise.
Kinds of Singers
Some kinds of singers are classical singers, pop singers, jazz singers, and opera singers. The classical singers get paid the most.
Materials
Materials singers use are microphones, a music sheet, specific devices in a studio, a recorder, and make-up.
Good Things About Their Job
Some good things about singing are the glamorous effects of the make up and the costume. If you are really good you get paid a lot of money.
Not so Good things about Their Job
Some not so good things about singing are there is a lot of competition against others and there is low pay if you’re not so good.
Subjects to Study in High School
Some good subjects to study in high school are English, psychology, speech, literature, math, social studies, history, physical science, physical education and art. Those are some of the really good classes to take.
The Minimum Education Level
The minimum education level for a singer is a high school diploma.
There is No Certificate or Licensing
There is no certificate or licensing required to be a singer.
What Is Recommended In Singing
A strong sense of commitment is useful when singing. Being brave and self-confident helps when you’re on stage.
4th Grade Classes To Take
Math, social studies, history, speech, writing, and reading are some 5th through 7th grade classes to take.
How much Money Certain Kinds Of Singers Make
Opera soloists get paid $8000.00 a performance, singers in the chorus get paid, $600.00- $800.00 per week.
Classical soloists get paid, $2000.00 - $3000.00 per performance, singers in the chorus get paid $70.00.
Rock singers get paid, $10,000.00 per performance if they are really, really good, if they aren’t they don’t get paid much.
Singers on a cruise ship get paid, $750.00-$2000.00 per week.
The Future
According to the US Department of Labor there is a strong sense that more people will want to sing and have a musical career in the future in the USA.
Washington Singers
There are about 500 professionals singers living in Washington. Most have part time jobs.
Where Singing Started
Singing started in ancient Greece. Before there were instruments, before there were radios, there was the human voice that entertained people.
Related Jobs
Actors and actresses, announcers, artists, casino workers, musicians, stage technicians, and video production workers, are all jobs that are related to singing.
How it is Recommended To Start a Singing Career
There is no correct way to start a singing career, but it is recommended to apply and audition for whatever suits you in the way of singing.
The advancement might be starting in a chorus and then ending up as the lead singer.
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