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Music Directors

Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.

Tasks Include:

  • Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects.
  • Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists.
  • Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, to select music to be performed.
  • Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.
  • Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
  • Confer with clergy to select music for church services.
  • Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.
  • Audition and select performers for musical presentations.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

 

Projections Quick View:



Virginia: + 8.4%

National: + 3.2%

 

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)


Median Earnings:

 

National

$50,110.00

State

$55,090.00

Regional


 

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