Musicians and singers

NOC

51122

perform with orchestras, choirs and bands in various venues and in film, television and recording studios, or teach in conservatories, academies and private homes.

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Musicians and singers perform with orchestras, choirs, opera companies and popular bands in establishments such as concert halls, lounges and theatres and in film, television and recording studios. This unit group also includes music teachers who usually teach in conservatories, academies and private homes.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Musicians

Play one or more instruments as soloists or as members of a musical group before audiences or for recording purposes.

Singers

Sing musical arrangements as soloists or as members of vocal groups before audiences or for recording purposes.

Teachers of music or voice

Teach technique, interpretation and music theory to students through private or group lessons.

Musicians and singers usually specialize in specific genres of music such as classical, country, ethnic, jazz, opera or popular music.

Also Known As

accompanist
church organist
guitar player
instrumentalist
music teacher - musicians

musician

opera singer

percussionist

recording artist

rock singer

singer

vocalist

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Musical training from a university or college or through private instruction is usually required.

Members of orchestras and other professional classical musicians and singers usually require a university degree in music.

Musical talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.

Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type of performance may be required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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55.4%

Female

44.6%

Male

Employment by age

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2.7%

15-24

28.4%

25-34

14.9%

35-44

20.3%

45-54

16.2%

55-64

17.6%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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2.7%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

17.6%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

13.5%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

66.2%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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55.4%

Educational services

17.6%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

9.5%

Other services (except public administration)

17.6%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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8.00%

Northeast

37.30%

Southeast

28.00%

Southwest

17.30%

Central

9.30%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$34,000

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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