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Music Directors
SOC 27-2041.01
Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Instructing4.1
Active Listening3.8
Speaking3.8
Critical Thinking3.8
Judgment and Decision Making3.8
Monitoring3.6
Social Perceptiveness3.6
Coordination3.6
Knowledge Areas 8
Fine Arts4.8
English Language4.6
Education and Training4.3
Philosophy and Theology3.8
Administration and Management3.2
Customer and Personal Service3.2
Personnel and Human Resources3.1
Computers and Electronics3.1
Key Tasks
1Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects.
2Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
3Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.
4Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, to select music to be performed.
5Audition and select performers for musical presentations.
Also Known As
Artistic Director
Band Director
Band Leader
Band Master
Children's Choir Director
Choir Director
Choir Leader
Choir Teacher
Choral Director
Chorister
Tools & Equipment
Acoustic guitars
Audio interfaces
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