Job requirements Musical Director in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a musical director in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Conductors, composers and arrangers (NOC 51121).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A university degree in music or completion of a program at a music academy, conservatory or school of music is usually required.
  • A period of specialized study related to conducting, composing or arranging is usually required.
  • Experience as a musician is required.
  • Musical and creative talent and ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are important hiring criteria.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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