They sing soprano, contralto, tenor, baritone, or bass. They may specialize in popular, classical, jazz, opera, rock, folk, gospel, or country and western music. Professional singers spend several hours a day practicing or performing. Some singers also play instruments and write songs. Singers must audition for parts.
Auditions vary in set up.
Usually the singers introduce themselves and sing 16 bars of a song of their own choice. Sometimes singers must sing a song they havent seen before. When auditioning, singers bring a photo, resume, and music for the accompanist to play. Auditions often last less than 5 minutes, although the wait may be much longer. Singers is in the Art, Media, and Communications Career Cluster.