Also called: Stadium Organist, In-Arena DJ
Plays organ music or DJs walk-up songs, chants and between-play tunes to energize the crowd at pro, minor league or college games.
A ballpark organist plays walk-up songs, crowd chants, and between-inning tunes from a booth high above the field. Only a few teams still have one, so the job is rare and beloved.
Approximate; part-time.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; you need strong keyboard or DJ skills, often from years of lessons or gigs, plus knowing the sport's rhythm and timing.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Music.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Similar to musicians.
Low risk for 10 years. AI playlists can play songs, but fans love a live musician reacting to the game.
Classes: Band, choir or piano, Music theory, Drama.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2042.
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