Robyn Harrison Pd 7 by Robyn the bird https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w Singer en-us 2019-09-25 16:44:28 UTC 2023-06-05 00:39:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.pics/1/image.webp?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f369.png Working Conditions Robynthebird https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389602938 Being a singer requires frequent traveling for tours, concerts, etc. and performing in concert halls, arenas, and clubs. It also requires spending a lot of time writing and recording songs in a recording studio.
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Sources: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/musicians-and-singers.htm#tab-3]]> 2019-09-25 16:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389602938 Job Description & Responsibilities Robynthebird https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389742125 Singers sing songs on stage, radio, television, and for soundtracks for movies and tv shows. Rehearsals and recording sessions are usually held during typical work hours, but live performances are mainly at night and on weekends.
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Source: https://student.naviance.com/careers/view/27-2042.01/overview, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/musicians-and-singers.htm#tab-3]]> 2019-09-25 20:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389742125 Local Earnings and Benefits Robynthebird https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751088 The annual hourly wage for a singer in PA is about $32.71 per hour compared to the average $35.86 per hour.
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Source: https://student.naviance.com/careers/view/27-2042.01/wages]]> 2019-09-25 21:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751088 Employment trends Robynthebird https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751328 About 600-1000 people in Pennsylvania are employed as musicians/singers. Industries that employ singers include performing arts companies, religious organizations, sound recording companies, and more.
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Sources: https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2016/nyc-metro-area-tops-in-employment-of-musicians-singers-and-related-workers.htm, https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes272042.htm]]> 2019-09-25 21:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751328 Qualifications Robynthebird https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751424 Although there are no college degree requirements, singers need extensive training and practice to get the skills and knowledge to interpret music at a professional level.
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Sources: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/musicians-and-singers.htm#tab-1]]> 2019-09-25 21:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751424 Educational Institutions Robynthebird https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751479 Colleges that have great music programs include:
    1. Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)
    2. .Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
    3. The Juilliard School (NYC, NY)
    4. Pennsylvania State University (State College, PA)
    5.  University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California)
Sources:  
  1. https://musicschoolcentral.com/check-out-top-15-colleges-for-music-in-the-us/4/
  2. https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-for-music/s/pennsylvania/?major=music
  3. https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/rankings/top-ranked/middle-atlantic/pennsylvania/
  4. https://student.naviance.com/colleges/profiles/63ef7672-bfe5-434d-a3b8-c4708cfc02e1#!/Studies
]]> 2019-09-25 21:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751479 Job Benefits & Drawbacks Robynthebird https://padlet.com/Robynthebird/ognw0i1vl3w/wish/389751551 Advancing as a singer means becoming more well known, finding work more easily, and getting paid more for performances. However, many singers only find part-time or and might have long periods of unemployment between jobs. The stress of constantly looking for work results in many of them working full-time in another occupation while working part time as a singer.
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Sources:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/musicians-and-singers.htm#tab-3
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