1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 2 Professionals >> 25 Social, Arts and Miscellaneous Professionals >> 253 Artists and Related Professionals >> 2537 Musicians and Related Professionals >> 2537-15 Instrumental Musician

2537-15	Instrumental Musician
	Instrumentalist

Plays music to entertain audiences or for broadcast or recording.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Tasks Include:

studies and rehearses musical scores prior to performances
plays music in recital, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band or other musical group, from score or by memory
may make recordings for sale on tape or compact disc
may make videos to represent the music
may provide musical backing for television commercials, popular recordings, radio, television or film productions
may improvise, transpose, compose, or arrange music
may play under the direction of a conductor