Music Professionals play a crucial role in the music industry, utilizing their skills and talents to write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct, and perform musical compositions. This occupation, classified under ANZSCO 2112, encompasses a diverse range of roles and responsibilities that contribute to the creation and delivery of music.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations within the Music Professionals unit group require a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, relevant experience of at least five years may be considered as a substitute for formal qualifications. It is important to note that certain roles within this group place a strong emphasis on creative talent, personal commitment, and interest, which may be valued as highly as or in place of formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Creating melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structures to express ideas and emotions in musical form
• Translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and symbols for reproduction and performance
• Undertaking research and liaising with clients when composing musical backing for various media productions
• Auditioning and selecting musicians and singers
• Selecting music for performances and assigning instrumental parts to musicians
• Directing musical groups at rehearsals and performances to achieve desired effects
• Studying and rehearsing repertoire and musical scores prior to performances
• Playing music in recitals, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band, or other musical group
• Performing music and songs according to interpretation, direction, and style of presentation

Occupations:

• 211211 Composer
• 211212 Music Director
• 211213 Musician (Instrumental)
• 211214 Singer
• 211299 Music Professionals nec

211211 Composer

A composer writes new musical compositions and rearranges existing ones, including songs, operas, symphonies, musical scores, and advertising jingles. This occupation places a strong emphasis on creative talent and personal commitment, with or without formal qualifications or experience. Specializations within this field include music arranging and songwriting.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Music Arranger
• Songwriter

211212 Music Director

A music director conducts various musical performances, including choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, opera companies, and more. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent and personal commitment, with or without formal qualifications or experience. Specializations within this field include band leadership, choral direction, and orchestra conducting.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Band Leader
• Choral Director
• Orchestra Conductor

211213 Musician (Instrumental)

Also known as an instrumentalist, a musician entertains audiences by playing one or more musical instruments. This occupation values creative talent and personal commitment, with or without formal qualifications or experience. Specializations within this field include drumming, guitar playing, piano playing, and violin playing.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Drummer
• Guitarist
• Pianist
• Violinist

211214 Singer

As a singer, also known as a vocalist, individuals entertain audiences through the art of singing songs. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent and personal commitment, with or without formal qualifications or experience. Specializations within this field include being a band singer, chorister, commercial singer (advertising), jazz singer, opera singer, pop singer, or rock singer.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Band Singer
• Chorister
• Commercial Singer (Advertising)
• Jazz Singer
• Opera Singer
• Pop Singer
• Rock Singer

211299 Music Professionals nec

This occupation group covers Music Professionals not classified elsewhere. It includes roles such as music copyist, musicologist, and music researcher. These professionals contribute to the music industry in various ways, utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Music Copyist
• Musicologist
• Music Researcher