Conductors, composers and arrangers

NOC

51121

include those who conduct bands and orchestras, compose musical works and arrange instrumental and vocal compositions.

Full NOC Description

Conductors, composers and arrangers conduct bands and orchestras, compose musical works and arrange instrumental and vocal compositions. They are employed by symphony and chamber orchestras, bands, choirs, sound recording companies, and orchestras for ballet and opera performances, or they may be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Conductors

Select and interpret musical works and lead bands, orchestras and choirs during rehearsals and performances.

Composers

Create musical compositions such as television and film scores, theme music, songs, symphonies and music for interactive products such as video games.

Arrangers

Adapt and modify musical compositions to convey desired themes and to suit particular instrumental and vocal performances.

Conductors, composers and arrangers usually specialize in a particular genre of music such as classical, country, jazz or popular music.

Also Known As

arranger
bandmaster
choir director
composer
conductor

music adapter

orchestrator

singer-songwriter-composer

songwriter

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A university degree in music or completion of a program at a music academy, conservatory or school of music is usually required.

A period of specialized study related to conducting, composing or arranging is usually required.

Experience as a musician is required.

Musical and creative talent and ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are important hiring criteria.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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38.5%

Female

61.5%

Male

Employment by age

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15-24

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25-34

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35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

69.2%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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38.5%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

38.5%

Other services (except public administration)

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23.1%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

38.50%

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

23.10%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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