3415 — Musicians

What this occupation covers

Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.

Typical duties

conceives and writes original music

tunes instrument and studies and rehearses score

plays instrument as a soloist or as a member of a group or orchestra

scores music for different combinations of voices and instruments to produce desired effect

auditions and selects performers and rehearses and conducts them in the performance of the composition

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements although many possess a degree and/or diploma. Entry to a degree or graduate diploma course requires A levels/H grades. Entrants to the performers’ diploma course generally possess GCSEs/S grades and associated board graded examination passes in their chosen instrument(s) and will be required to audition.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Immigration Salary List: 3415 Musicians – only skilled orchestral musicians who are leaders, principals, sub-principals or numbered string positions, and who meet the standard required by internationally recognised UK orchestras. The orchestra must be a full member of the Association of British Orchestras.. Nations: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. Removal: 31 December 2026.

Full Table 1 going rate: £37,500 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

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