Entertainment

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Overview

This title examines the positions of musician, conductor, actor, and director. The duties and responsibilities of the professional in each of these occupations are examined. Through profiles of Eric Clapton, Arthur Fiedler, the Actors Studio, and M. Night Shyamalan, readers will get the sense of the entertainer's life. Readers will learn about daily life in the entertainment industry, average salaries, and educational requirements and steps to securing one of these positions. Readers will learn what characteristics and interests make for a successful career in the entertainment industry, and a short self-evaluation analyses the prospective professional's potential for success in the field. Also included are evaluations of each profession's potential market, and how to find work. Inside the Industry is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617147999
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/28/2011
Series:	Inside the Industry Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1150L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Is an Entertainment Job for You? 6

Chapter 2 What Is a Professional Musician? 16

Chapter 3 Would You Make a Good Professional Musician? 26

Chapter 4 What Is a Conductor? 34

Chapter 5 Would You Make a Good Conductor? 46

Chapter 6 What Is an Actor? 56

Chapter 7 Would You Make a Good Actor? 66

Chapter 8 What Is a Director? 76

Chapter 9 Would You Make a Good Director? 86

Get Your Foot in the Door 96

Professional Organizations 98

Market Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5–8—These two well-designed books describe a variety of careers in these popular fields. Because they help readers assess if these positions are suitable for their personality types and backgrounds, the titles are good choices for career exploration and self-discovery. They are also useful for research and reports. The nine chapters each provide answers to a specific question, such as "Is an entertainment job for you?" Sidebars and full-color photos appear throughout. Following sections furnish career information in different formats. "The Get Your Foot in the Door" sections offer tips for gaining experience and networking. A listing of professional organizations' websites and a "Market Facts" chart that cites the numbers of jobs, growth rate, median wage, and related jobs and skills, are appended. Because this type of information is usually not contained in one source and is challenging to find by other means, these two volumes are solid additions.—Caroline Geck, Newark Public Schools, NJ

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