Registered Migration Australia

MUSIC DIRECTOR

ANZSCO 211212 - REGISTERED MIGRATION AUSTRALIA




 

 

Description
A music director conducts choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, opera companies and musical performances. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. In Australia a music director is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Specialisations

 

  • Band Leader
  • Choral Director
  • Orchestra Conductor

 

 

Occupation Lists

Music Director is on the following skills lists:

 

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

 

 

 

 

Group: 2112 Music Professionals

 

Job Description – Registered Migration Australia


The job of a music director in Australia is to write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.

 

Tasks

  • creating melodic, harmonic and rhythmic structures to express ideas and emotions in musical form
  • translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and symbols for reproduction and performance
  • undertaking research and liaising with clients when composing musical backing for television commercials, popular recordings, and radio, television and film productions
  • auditioning and selecting musicians and Singers
  • selecting music for performances and assigning instrumental parts to musicians
  • directing musical groups at rehearsals and performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance, rhythm and tempo
  • studying and rehearsing repertoire and musical scores prior to performances
  • playing music in recital, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band or other musical group, from score and by memory
  • performing music and songs according to interpretation, direction and style of presentation, using highly developed aural skills to reproduce music

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the music director unit group (Group 2112) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).


Occupations within the Music Director Group

 

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same music director group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Music Director is currently assessed with VETASSESS, more info regarding assessment bodies

 

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your music director skilled visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.