Tassion Lott Ms Jones English IV 6 th Period 8 October 2013 I want to be a musician because I chose this to be my career because I have a true passion for music Job Description A musician is an instrumentalist singer or composer who creates andor performs music ID: 348327
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "Musician" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
Musician
Tassion LottMs. JonesEnglish IV- 6th Period8 October 2013Slide2
I want to be a musician because…
I chose this to be my career because I have a true passion for music.Slide3
Job Description
A musician is an instrumentalist, singer, or composer who creates and/or performs music.
It may involve working as a salaried member of a group or in the form of freelance work.
Some musicians have a portfolio career in which you work in more than one are of the profession.Slide4
Interests, Skills, & High School Requirements
Being a musician requires high levels of skill, expertise, and dedication
In order to be a successful musician, you have to Slide5
Years of study required
There isn’t really a degree requirement to be a musician; Proven ability is the most important requirement
You have to be trained; A high school diploma or GED is recommended as the minimum level of education.
Further training can be received at a college or university music program or conservatory.Slide6
Top State and National Colleges for MusicSlide7
Entrance requirements
Berklee College of Music- Applicants must be able to speak English and must have completed high school
or will complete
high
school by the time they
enroll. An audition must also take place.
Juilliard- The acceptance is based on an audition. A specific ACT score or GPA is not required.
Columbia
C
ollege Chicago- An audition and an essay is required to enter Columbia.
UNO-
To attend Uno you need
a minimum
score of
19 in
Math
on
the ACT
and a minimum
score of
18 in
English
on
the
ACT. Your composite score will have to be a 23 and you will also need a gpa of a 2.5.
Loyola University- You must score at least a 23 composite on the ACT and a have a gpa of 3.5Slide8
Potential Income of a musician
A musician’s income widely varies.
Their salary can range from 10k to over 1 million dollars per year.
It all depends on how proficient and creative an artist is.