Description
Suggest or select music to play back for entertainment, exercise, or other purposes.
Alternative labels
selecting music
select the music
select types of music
choose music
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Select music is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Disc jockey: Disc jockeys mix music from various sources using turntables or a mixing console and play music at events in front of a live audience. They may provide the music on the radio. They select the music played on the radio and make sure that it is broadcasted according to schedule. Disc jockeys can also create mixes for later distribution and playback.
Optional skill
Select music is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Presenter: Presenters host broadcast productions. They are the face or voice of these programs and make announcements on different platforms such as radio, television, theatres or other establishments. They ensure that their audience is entertained and introduce the artists or persons being interviewed.
Musical conductor: Musical conductors lead ensembles of musicians directing them during rehersals and helping them atteining their best performance. They can work with a variety of ensembles such as choirs and orchestras. Musical conductors adjust the tempo (speed), rhythm, dynamics (loud or soft) and articulation (smooth or detached) of the music using gestures and sometimes dancing to motivate the musicians to play according to the music sheet.
Radio producer: Radio producers are responsible for organising the making of radio shows. They oversee aspects of radio shows such as content, audio production, resource planning and personnel supervision.
References
- Select music – ESCO
