Performer
Music, Dance, Theater
Music, Dance, Theater
Musician, Singer, Theater
Work Activities
Play musical instrument, sing or participate in acting as soloist or as member of group.
Study, rehearse and memorize music or script
Practice performance to maintain and improve skills.
Perform for live audiences. Play from memory, follow score, or improvise.
Perform for or work with the public
Establish and maintain relationships
Process information
Make decisions and solve problems
Think creatively
Perform activities that use the whole body
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
Monitor events, materials, and surroundings
Develop and build teams
Develop goals and strategies
Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others
Working Conditions
Interpersonal Relationships
Have a medium to high level of social contact. They often work closely with other performers.
Communicate mostly by face-to-face discussions and e-mail.
Almost always work as part of a team, such as a quartet, orchestra, or other performance group.
Physical Work Conditions
Often work indoors, but may on occasion perform outdoors.
May be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels at times, such as during rehearsals.
May work physically close to others, usually within a few feet.
Work Performance
Must be very exact so their performance goes well.
Repeat the same physical and mental activities.
Work in a competitive environment in which weekly deadlines must be met.
Usually make decisions together that affect the reputation of their group.
Hours/Travel
Often perform at various times of day and evening
Often perform in a variety of settings.
Physical Demands
Performers frequently:
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Sit for long periods of time.
Repeat the same movements.
It is important for performers to be able to:
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Understand the speech of another person.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
It is not as important, but still necessary, for performers to be able to:
Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Skills and Abilities
Communicate
Understand spoken information.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Listen to others and ask questions.
Read and understand work-related materials.
Write clearly so other people can understand.
Understand written information.
Reason and Problem Solve
Think of original, unusual, or creative ways to solve problems.
Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task.
Analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses.
Follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order.
Develop rules that group items in various ways.
Judge the costs and benefits of a possible action.
Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions.
Think of new ideas about a topic.
Use reasoning to discover answers to problems.
Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them.
Manage Oneself, People, Time, and Things
Check how well one is learning or doing something.
Manage the time of self and others.
Work with People
Be aware of others’ reactions and understand the possible causes.
Change behavior in relation to others’ actions.
Perceive and Visualize
Identify a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in distracting material.
Quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns.
Knowledge
Performers need knowledge in the following areas:
Fine Arts: The methods and concepts needed to create visual, music, or dramatic arts.
Interests and Values
Performers typically have the following interests:
Have artistic interests. They like work activities that deal with artistic forms, designs, and patterns. They prefer work which allows for self expression.
Values
Performers typically have the following work values:
Consider achievement important. They like to see the results of their work and to use their strongest abilities. They like to get a feeling of accomplishment from their work.
Consider relationships important. They like to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment. They like to do things for other people. They prefer jobs where they are not pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
Consider recognition important. They like to work in jobs which have opportunities for them to advance, be recognized for their work, and direct and instruct others. They usually prefer jobs in which they are looked up to by others.