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music arranger

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composer

music arranger

Concept overview

Description

Music arrangers create arrangements for music after its creation by a composer. They interpret, adapt or rework a composition for other instruments or voices, or to another style. Music arrangers are experts in instruments and orchestration, harmony, polyphony and composition techniques.

ESCO Code

2652.1.1

NACE Code

90.11 - Literary creation and musical composition activities

Scope note

Excludes composer.

Alternative Labels

arranger & orchestrator

orchestrator

arranger and orchestrator

musical arrangement specialist

arrangement expert

arranger

musical arrangement consultant

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders.

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Current version: ESCO v1.2.1 (Last update 10/12/2025)