National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3
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5132 - Conductors, composers and arrangers

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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • arranger
    • bandmaster
    • choir director
    • composer
    • conductor
    • music adapter
    • orchestrator
    • singer-songwriter-composer
    • songwriter

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • artistic director - music
    • lyricist
    • musical director

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Musicians and singers (See 5133 Musicians and singers)
    • Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations (See 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Additional information

    • Composers often work as arrangers.
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