Conductors, Composers and Arrangers

(NOC 5132)
 

What do Conductors, Composers and Arrangers do?

Conductors select and interpret musical works, and lead bands, orchestras, and choirs. Composers write and create music in such forms as songs, movie scores, operas and symphonies. Arrangers adapt and modify musical compositions to convey desired themes.

How to become: Conductors, Composers and Arrangers

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: Conductors, Composers and Arrangers

University of the Arts London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Sound Arts: Experimental Music (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Memorial University – St. John’s Campus
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA

Related Program(s):
Music (BMus) Bachelor; Honours
Music (BMus) Bachelor
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Music (BMus) - Composition Bachelor; Honours
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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Songwriting and Music Production Bachelor; Honours
Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games Bachelor; Honours
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Bangor University - Postgraduate Studies
Bangor, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Composition and Sonic Art (MMus) Master
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Old-Time Music Studies Bachelor
Scottish and Irish Traditional Music Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Conductors, Composers and Arrangers make?

Low:
$24,746
Average:
$36,099
High:
$88,017

Job openings for Conductors, Composers and Arrangers

Job Seekers:
11,500
Job Openings:
11,400