Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC
NEC
A52M
Arranger
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs duties as musical arranger for authorized Navy bands. Develops and writes musical scores/arrangements to meet various performance requirements.
Core Skills
- musical arranging
- orchestration
- score writing
- part extraction
- music notation software
- instrumentation selection
- harmonic analysis
- ensemble scoring
- rehearsal revision
Common Certifications
- Berklee Online Music Certificate
- Avid Certified User Pro Tools
- Steinberg Certified Trainer
- Apple Certified Pro Logic Pro
- National Association of Music Merchants education certificates
Civilian Career Paths
- MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Berklee Online Music Theory course
- Notation software fundamentals course
- Digital audio workstation fundamentals course
- Orchestration and arranging course
Career Growth
- Berklee Online Music Certificate
- Avid Certified User Pro Tools
- Apple Certified Pro Logic Pro
- Steinberg Certified Trainer
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.