Musicians and Singers

(NOC 5133)
+15.52%
 

What do Musicians and Singers do?

Musicians play one or more instruments. Singers sing musical arrangements.

How to become: Musicians and Singers

In general, you usually need a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in your area of work.

You may need experience and to be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills.

You may need membership in a related guild or union.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Musicians and Singers

Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Indigenous Studies - Specialization in Indigenous Performance Bachelor
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Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Music (B.A.) Bachelor; Honours
Music (B.Mus.) Bachelor; Honours
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Performing Arts Certificate
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Music Industry Arts and Performance Diploma; Online; Advanced
Performing Arts Fundamentals Certificate; Online
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Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia, CA

Related Program(s):
Music Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Musicians and Singers make?

Low:
$31,200
Average:
$47,840
High:
$79,997

Job openings for Musicians and Singers

Job Seekers:
24,700
Job Openings:
27,400