legal environment in music
Laws and regulations related to music creation, distribution and performance.
Musicians perform a vocal or musical part that can be recorded or played for an audience. They have know-how and practice of one or many instruments or using their voice. The musician can also write and transcribe music.
Competences and skills
62 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencescope with stage fright
Deal with conditions that cause stage fright, such as time limits, the audience and stress.
follow time cues
Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.
organise a repertoire
Sort and order a collection as a whole in such a way that its parts can be found by following the organising principles.
perform live
Perform in front of live audiences.
study roles from scripts
Study and rehearse roles from scripts. Interpret, learn and memorise lines, stunts, and cues as directed.
work independently as an artist
Develop one's own ways of doing artistic performances, motivating oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
work with an artistic team
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
work with composers
Communicate with composers to discuss various interpretations of their work.
Cross-sector
7 competencesanalyse own performance
Understand, analyse and describe your own performance. Contextualize your work in one or various styles, trends, evolution, etc. Self-evaluate your work in rehearsals and performances.
attend rehearsals
Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.
collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
Coordinate your artistic activities with others who specialise in the technical side of the project. Inform the technical staff of your plans and methods and obtain feedback on feasibility, cost, procedures and other relevant information. Be able to understand the vocabulary and the practises about technical issues
follow directions of the artistic director
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
interact with an audience
Respond to the reactions of an audience and involve them in the particular performance or communication.
interact with fellow actors
Perform together with other actors. Anticipate their moves. React to their actions.
manage feedback
Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competenceslink between dance and music style
The relation of a practiced dance style with music structure and musicians.
- Scope note
- This skill is specially very important in those dance styles in which music is played live or even improvised with dance, like flamenco, some African dance, some forms of early dance, belly dance, etc.
music literature
Literature about music theory, specific music styles, periods, composers or musicians, or specific pieces. This includes a variety of materials such as magazines, journals, books and academic literature.
musical instruments
The different musical instruments, their ranges, timbre, and possible combinations.
musical theory
The body of interrelated concepts that constitutes the theoretical background of music.
Cross-sector
1 competencemusical genres
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
Optional skills and competences 41 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
39 competencesact for an audience
Act in front of an audience, according to an artistic concept.
advise on music pedagogy
Provide advice and share experiences concerning musical practices, methods and principles of music instruction such as composing, performing and teaching music.
collaborate with music librarians
Communicate and work together with music librarians to ensure permanent availability of scores.
complete final musical scores
Collaborate with colleagues, such as copyists or fellow composers, in order to complete musical scores.
compose music
Compose original pieces music such as songs, symphonies or sonatas.
create musical forms
Create original musical forms, or write within existing musical formats like operas or symphonies.
design a music show
Take the necessary steps to create a musical show: decide on which musical pieces will be played, decide on how the venue will be used, and prepare decoration and lighting if applicable.
develop musical ideas
Explore and develop musical concepts based on sources such as imagination or environmental sounds.
draw up artistic project proposals
Write project proposals for art facilities, artist residencies and galleries.
edit recorded sound
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
digital
evaluate musical ideas
Experiment with different sound sources, use synthesizers and computer software, permanently explore and evaluate musical ideas and concepts.
digital
improvise music
Improvise music during live performances.
manage artistic career
Present and promote one's artistic approach and position one's work in target markets.
manage artistic project
Manage an artistic project. Determine project needs. Establish partnerships. Manage the budget, schedule, contractual agreements and assess the project.
manage musical staff
Assign and manage staff tasks in areas such as scoring, arranging, copying music and vocal coaching.
orchestrate music
Assign lines of music to different musical instruments and/or voices to be played together.
participate in artistic mediation activities
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, lead artistic mediation activities, lead or participate in a public discussion.
participate in music studio recordings
Take part in recording sessions in music studios.
perform for young audiences
Perform on a level accessible to children and young adults, whilst also censoring unadvisable content.
perform music in ensemble
Perform music in cooperation with fellow musicians, as a part of an ensemble.
perform music solo
Perform music individually.
plan musical performances
Schedule rehearsals and music performances, arrange details such as locations, select accompanists and instrumentalists.
play musical instruments
Manipulate purpose-built or improvised instruments to produce musical sounds.
play the piano
Play the piano (for music repetiteurs).
promote music
Promote music; participate in media interviews and other promotional activities.
read musical score
Read the musical score during rehearsal and live performance.
record music
Record a sound or musical performance in a studio or live environment. Use the appropriate equipment and your professional judgment to capture the sounds with optimal fidelity.
rewrite musical scores
Rewrite original musical scores in different musical genres and styles; change rhythm, harmony tempo or instrumentation.
select music for performance
Select pieces of music for a live performance. Consider factors such as ensemble abilities, availability of scores and the need for musical variety.
select musical performers
Organise auditions and select performers for musical performances.
sing
Use the voice to produce musical sounds, marked by tone and rhythm.
specialise in a musical genre
Specialise in a specific type or style of music.
study music
Study original pieces of music to get well acquainted with music theory and history.
study musical scores
Study musical scores and develop various interpretations.
supervise music groups
Direct music groups, individual musicians or complete orchestras at rehearsals and during live or studio performances, in order to improve the overall tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
transcribe ideas into musical notation
Transcribe/translate musical ideas into musical notation, using instruments, pen and paper, or computers.
transcribe musical compositions
Transcribe musical compositions in order to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.
transpose music
Transposing music into an alternate key while keeping the original tone structure.
write musical scores
Write musical scores for orchestras, ensembles or individual instrumentalists using knowledge of music theory and history. Apply instrumental and vocal capabilities.
Cross-sector
2 competencesperform musical improvisations in therapy
Improvise music as a reaction to what the patient is communicating, in order to enhance the individual nature of the relationship between therapist and patient. Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
work within communities
Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.