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Career: Music Directors
Job Description
Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances in order to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo. |
100
|
Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed. |
100
|
Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections. |
98
|
Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists. |
97
|
Audition and select performers for musical presentations. |
94
|
Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects. |
90
|
Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations. |
85
|
Confer with clergy to select music for church services. |
82
|
Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances. |
80
|
Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching. |
79
|
Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials. |
77
|
Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style. |
67
|
Collaborate with music librarians to ensure availability of scores. |
67
|
Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members. |
64
|
Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities. |
41
|
Meet with composers to discuss interpretations of their work. |
41
|
Engage services of composers to write scores. |
33
|
Coordinate and organize tours, or hire touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, accommodations, and transportation for longer tours. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
81
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
75
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
74
|
Thinking Creatively
|
68
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
65
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
62
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
59
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
59
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
58
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
57
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
56
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
53
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
53
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
51
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
49
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
49
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
48
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
47
|
Getting Information
|
43
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
41
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
40
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
39
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
37
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
28
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
28
|
Processing Information
|
26
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
26
|
Interacting With Computers
|
25
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
22
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
22
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
21
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
21
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
21
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
20
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
16
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
14
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
9
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
9
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
2
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|