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Musicians
Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.
Tasks
- Conceives and writes original music
- Tunes instrument and studies and rehearses score
- Plays instrument as a soloist or as a member of a group or orchestra
- Scores music for different combinations of voices and instruments to produce desired effect
- Auditions and selects performers and rehearses and conducts them in the performance of the composition.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements although many possess a degree and/or diploma. Entry to a degree or graduate diploma course requires A levels/H grades. Entrants to the performers’ diploma course generally possess GCSEs/S grades and Associated Board Graded Examination passes in their chosen instrument(s) and will be required to audition. Apprenticeships at NVQ Levels 2 and 3 are available in some areas.
What could I earn?
Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £37,000 per annum and can progress up to £44,000 per annum.
Is it in growth or decline?
There are currently 4,881 employed Musicians in the region.
Current Vacancies
- Visiting Music Teacher - Trombone Highgate, North London, N6 4AY
- Senior Accountant Talent Agency City of London, London, ec2v 6db
- Instrumental, Vocal and Early Years Teachers John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2NB
- Personal Assistant ES169 Lewes, East Sussex
- Estates Administrator Godstone, Surrey