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Musicians and Singers  (NOC 5133)
Moncton--Richibucto Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes musicians, singers and teachers of vocal and instrumental music. Musicians and singers perform with orchestras, choirs, opera companies and popular bands in establishments such as concert halls, lounges and theatres and in film, television and recording studios. Music teachers teach in conservatories, academies and private homes.

accompanist, church organist, guitar player, instrumentalist, music teacher – musicians, musician, opera singer, percussionist, recording artist, rock singer, singer, vocalist.

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The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • Musicians play one or more instruments as soloists or as members of a musical group before audiences or for recording purposes.
  • Singers sing musical arrangements as soloists or as members of vocal groups before audiences or for recording purposes.
  • Teachers of music or voice teach technique, interpretation and music theory to students through private or group lessons.

Musicians and singers usually specialize in specific types of music such as classical, country, ethnic, jazz, opera or popular music.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Moncton, Bouctouche, Dieppe, Richibucto, Riverview, Sackville, Shediac, McEwen, Salisbury

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Wages for Musicians and Singers in Moncton--Richibucto Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
New Brunswick 12.00 18.85 31.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Campbellton--Miramichi Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Edmundston--Woodstock Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Fredericton--Oromocto N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Moncton--Richibucto Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Saint John--St. Stephen Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the Moncton--Richibucto Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.