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Overview
The work uses musical theory, score reading, orchestration, harmony and knowledge of instruments to adapt a composition after it has been written by a composer.
In job descriptions, look for arranging, orchestration, score rewriting, transposition, musical genres, instrumental ranges, vocal parts, ensemble direction, piano skills and collaboration with composers or performers.
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Music arrangers work from existing compositions, scores, sketches or recorded ideas. The task is to decide how melody, harmony, rhythm and texture should move across instruments, voices or ensemble sizes.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes musical theory, genres, instrumentation, orchestration, transposition, score writing and score rewriting. Piano skills, orchestral sketches and group supervision can matter in rehearsal-heavy roles.
Salary context
Pay context depends on commission scope, ensemble size, deadline pressure, ownership of the arrangement, rehearsal involvement and whether the work is for stage, recording, broadcast, education or live performance.
Career paths
Development can move toward orchestrator, composer, music director, rehearsal arranger, theatre or film scoring support, ensemble supervision or specialist arranging for voice, brass, strings or rhythm sections.
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Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Literary creation and musical composition activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include composer, singer and musician.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Music Directors and Composers
27-2041.00
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
90.11Literary creation and musical composition activities
Alternative labels
Occupation group
composer (2652.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/45170a38-b3ae-4a96-90ff-eb45e55600b6 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2652.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 2652 |
| Concept type | Occupation |