Also called: Classical Singer
Sings leading or chorus roles in operas with full orchestras, without microphones.
An opera singer trains their voice for years, learns roles in Italian, German, and French, and performs with a voice powerful enough to fill a 3,000-seat hall.
Highly variable; full-time chorus members at major houses earn well; soloists' fees range widely.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in vocal performance plus young artist programs.
Ways in: Graduate school, 4-year college. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Vocal Performance, Music.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Tracks musicians and singers.
Low risk for 10 years. Unamplified live opera is a human art that AI can't replace on stage.
Classes: Choir, AP Music Theory, Italian, German or French, Piano.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2042.
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