We all love to listen to recorded music, but recordings rarely match the highly personal experience of hearing a musician perform live. A close cousin to the record industry, the live music industry came of age in concert halls, nightclubs, festivals, and stadiums. It exists today because of the wide variety of people who collaborate to make live performances happen: the musicians who perform; the designers, costumers, and choreographers who transform a musical performance into a multisensory experience; the technicians and engineers who support and control everything that happens on stage; and the staff who manage and book tours and performances, keeping dedicated musical spaces alive.
Career Roles
Arranger
Also Called
Music Arranger
Assistant to the Composer
Also Called
Composer's Assistant, Composer Tech, Tech Assistant
Backup Dancer (Concerts and Tours)
Also Called
Background Dancer, Supporting Dancer
Backup Singer
Also Called
Backing Vocalist, Session Singer, Studio Singer
Bandleader
Also Called
Ensemble Leader
Choreographer
Also Called
Dance Director
Concert Hall Marketing Director
Also Called
Concert Hall Promoter
Concert Promoter
Also Called
Tour Promoter, Promoter
Concert Tech
Also Called
Roadie, Road Crew, Instrument Tech, Concert Technician
Concert/Event Producer
Also Called
Live Performance Producer, Live Show Producer; Event Coordinator
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