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Occupational Report for Musicians and Singers (27-2042) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Play one or more musical instruments or entertain by singing songs in recital, in accompaniment, or as a member of an orchestra, band, or other musical group. Musical performers may entertain on-stage, radio, TV, film, video, or record in studios. Exclude "Dancers" (27-2031).

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Musicians and Singers
Employment Outlook for Musicians and Singers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Musicians and Singers There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Music Accompanist 7/26/10 Gold Beach $9.66/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Musicians and Singers The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Lead Accompanist 8/24/10 West Linn West Linn Lutheran Church
State of Oregon License Information for Musicians and Singers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Musicians and Singers
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Regional Employment Projections for Musicians and Singers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,257 1,381 124 9.9% 12 27 39
Multnomah / Washington 441 477 36 8.2% 4 9 13
Lane 192 215 23 12.0% 2 4 6
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 106 116 10 9.4% 1 2 3
Jackson / Josephine 96 105 9 9.4% 1 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 95 102 7 7.4% 1 2 3
Clackamas 73 78 5 6.8% 1 2 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 34 36 2 5.9% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 17 19 2 11.8% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 15 17 2 13.3% 0 0 1
Douglas 14 14 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 8 10 2 25.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Musicians and Singers
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,257
Total, All Industries Private 1,243
Educational Services Private 51
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 40
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 10
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 542
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Private 542
Performing Arts Companies Private 522
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers Private 17
Accommodation and Food Services Private 26
Food Services and Drinking Places Private 26
Full-Service Restaurants Private 25
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 604
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 604
Religious Organizations Private 603
Educational Requirements for Musicians and Singers Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Musicians and Singers
  • Apply Acting Techniques
  • Apply Audio Techniques
  • Apply Dance Techniques And Styles
  • Apply Lighting Techniques
  • Apply Microphone Techniques
  • Apply Music Theory
  • Apply Poise And Stage Presence Skills
  • Apply Special Visual And Audio Effects
  • Apply Stage Craft
  • Apply Voice Projection Techniques
  • Compose Movie Sound Track
  • Convey Emotion Through Dramatic Performance Or Artistic Work
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Direct Band Or Orchestra
  • Emphasize Moods And Convey Emotions Through Sound Recording
  • Express Creatively Through Music, Dance Or Acting
  • Give Direction In Audio Recording Studio
  • Interpret And Analyze Scripts
  • Memorize Lines And Stage Directions
  • Operate Film Or Sound Editing Equipment
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Play Musical Instrument
  • Read And Interpret Music
  • Teach Music Skills
  • Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual Or Dramatic Arts
  • Transpose Music To Play In Alternate Key Or Style
  • Use Analog And Digital Electronics In Sound Recording
  • Use Proper Pronunciation And Vocabulary For Broadcasting Or Performing
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Grant Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Musicians and Singers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Northwest Christian University
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 343-1641
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503) 636-8141
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Corban College
5000 Deer Park Dr SE
Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 581-8600
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Spun Academy Inc.
824 SW 18th Avenue, Suite B
Portland, OR 97025-1601
Phone: (503) 533-7007
Programs of Training:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Musicians and Singers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Musicians and Singers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Music Directors And Composers 55%
Actors 47%
Entertainers And Performers, Sports And Related Workers, All Other 44%
Dancers 43%
Choreographers 38%