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.

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.