Description
Explore and develop musical concepts based on sources such as imagination or environmental sounds.
Alternative labels
develop ideas for music
invent musical ideas
generate musical ideas
developing musical ideas
produce musical ideas
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Develop musical ideas is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Music director: Music directors lead musical groups such as orchestras and bands during live performances or recording sessions. They organise the music and composition, coordinate the playing musicians and record the performance. Music directors are professionals working in diverse places such as the film industry, music videos, radio stations, musical ensembles or schools.
Music arranger: 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.
Composer: Composers create new music pieces in a variety of styles. They usually note down the created music in musical notation. Composers may work independently or as part of a group or ensemble. Many create pieces to support film, television, games or live performances.
Choirmaster/choirmistress: Choirmasters/choirmistresses manage various aspects of the vocal, and sometimes instrumental, performances of musical groups, such as choirs, ensembles, or glee clubs.
Optional skill
Develop musical ideas is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Musician: 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.
References
- Develop musical ideas – ESCO
