27 careers27 careers in Music, dance and performance
Musicians, Singers and ComposersCreative and Performing Artists Not Elsewhere ClassifiedDancers and ChoreographersActorsFilm, Stage and Related Directors and Producers
- Musician / recording artistMusicians perform a vocal or musical part that can be recorded or played for an audience. They have know-how and practice of one or many instruments or using th...A fair amount of training
- Actor / film and drama artisteActors/actresses play roles and parts on live stage performances, TV, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment or instructi...A fair amount of training
- Dancer / choreographerDancers interpret ideas, feelings, stories or characters for audiences by using movement and body language mostly accompanied by music. This normally involves i...A fair amount of training
- Disc jockey (DJ)Disc jockeys mix music from various sources using turntables or a mixing console and play music at events in front of a live audience. They may provide the musi...A fair amount of training
- Instrumentalist / session musicianPlays instruments in bands, churches, studios and at events.A lot of training
- Comedian / stand-up performerStand-up comedians tell humorist stories, jokes and one-liners typically described as a monologue, act or routine. They often perform in comedy clubs, bars, nig...Some training
- Traditional drummer (ngoma)Plays and sometimes makes traditional drums for cultural ceremonies, schools and tourist shows.A lot of training
- Music producer / audio engineerRecords, mixes and produces songs and radio content in studios. DIT lists an Audio Producer package.A fair amount of training
- Performance artistPerformance artists create a performance which can be any situation that involves four basic elements: time, space, the performer's body, or presence in a mediu...A fair amount of training
- Music directorMusic directors lead musical groups such as orchestras and bands during live performances or recording sessions. They organise the music and composition, coordi...A fair amount of training
- ChoreographerChoreographers create sequences of movements in which motion, form or both are specified. Some choreographers also take up the role of coordinating, teaching an...A fair amount of training
- ComposerComposers create new music pieces in a variety of styles. They usually note down the created music in musical notation. Composers may work independently or as p...A lot of training
- Instrument technicianInstrument technicians assist and support musicians before, during and after the performance to ensure the instruments and the connected equipment, the backline...A fair amount of training
- Music arrangerMusic arrangers create arrangements for music after its creation by a composer. They interpret, adapt or rework a composition for other instruments or voices, o...A fair amount of training
- Musical conductorMusical conductors lead ensembles of musicians directing them during rehearsals, recording sessions and live performances and helping them attaining their best...A lot of training
- RépétiteurRépétiteurs accompany performers, usually singers, following the instructions of musical conductors in directing rehearsals and guiding the artists in the rehea...A lot of training
- Sound artistSound artists use sound as a main creative medium. They express, through the creation of sounds, their intention and identity. Sound art is interdisciplinary in...A fair amount of training
- Choirmaster/choirmistressChoirmasters/choirmistresses manage various aspects of the vocal, and sometimes instrumental, performances of musical groups, such as choirs, ensembles, or glee...A lot of training
- ChoreologistChoreologists are specialised creators of dance in specific styles or traditions, such as ethnic dance, early dance or baroque dance. Their work is contextualis...A fair amount of training
- Circus artistCircus artists develop original performance pieces showcasing great artistic and performing skills, emotive depth and artistic proposals for the general public....A fair amount of training
- Dance répétiteurDance répétiteurs assist conductors and choreographers in directing rehearsals and guiding the artists in the rehearsal process. Regardless of their nature and...A fair amount of training
- Music producerMusic producers are responsible for acquiring music to be published. They listen to demos of songs and determine whether they are good enough to be published. M...A lot of training
- PuppeteerPuppeteers perform shows by manipulating puppets such as hand puppets or marionettes. Their performance is based on a script and the movements of the puppets ha...Some training
- SingerSingers are professional musicians, skilled in the use of their voice as a musical instrument, with different vocal ranges. They perform for live audiences and...A lot of training