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

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Indigenous Studies - Specialization in Indigenous Performance Bachelor
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, US

Related Program(s):
Music (with Specialized Music Emphases) Bachelor
Music (with Emphasis in Management) Bachelor
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University of the Arts London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Art & Design Foundation Diploma
Performance: Design and Practice (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Music (BMus) Bachelor; Honours
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Redeemer University
Ancaster, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Music Performance Bachelor
Music and Worship Bachelor
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University of Worcester
Worcester, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Theatre, Acting, and Performance Bachelor; Honours
Theatre, Acting, and Performance and Screenwriting Bachelor; Honours
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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