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NOC 51122: Musicians and singers
NOC 51122 is a TEER 1 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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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. This unit group also includes music teachers who usually teach in conservatories, academies and private homes.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- accompanist
- church organist
- guitar player
- instrumentalist
- music teacher - musicians
- musician
- opera singer
- percussionist
- recording artist
- rock singer
- singer
- vocalist
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Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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 genres of music such as classical, country, ethnic, jazz, opera or popular music.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
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Employment requirements
- Musical training from a university or college or through private instruction is usually required.
- Members of orchestras and other professional classical musicians and singers usually require a university degree in music.
- Musical talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.
- Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type of performance may be required.