MAKING MUSIC When people think of careers in music they often think of pop stars or rappers But there are many other options For example some people perform in groups such as choirs and orchestras They may give concerts or make recordings Other people perform background music for plays Famous singers such as Lizzo make up a small percentage of the people who have careers in music 5 CHAPTER 1
Some people work as session musicians They play another artist’s songs for a concert or recording Piano players often work as accompanists They play along with other musicians during lessons rehearsals or performances Many jobs take place behind the scenes These jobs may not involve CONDUCTORS Choirs bands and orchestras often have a conductor This person leads the musicians as they perform Conductors help the group play well and stay together But they do many other tasks too Conductors often choose what music the group will work on They lead rehearsals They also help plan concerts 6
Accompanists are talented performers who can learn music quickly They can also play in a variety of styles performing But they are key parts of how music is recorded and released For example many pop stars hire songwriters Few people in music work in just one position Instead they often combine several different jobs As a result this field is a good fit for people who like variety 7
