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Music Director
What They Do
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Directs and conducts instrumental or vocal
performances by musical groups, such as orchestras work.
or choirs.
This career is part of the Arts, Audio-Video
Technology and Communications cluster
Performing Arts pathway.

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Music Composer/Arranger
Musician
Singer
Actor
Choreographer
Dancer
Film/Movie Director
Producer
Sound Engineering Technician
Talent Director

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Directs groups at rehearsals and at live
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performances to achieve tonal balance,
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rhythm, and tempo.
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Selects vocal, instrumental, and recorded
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music suitable to the nature of a
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performance.
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Issues assignments and reviews the work of
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staff involved in scoring and arranging music
or vocal coaching.
Positions members within groups to obtain show all
balance among instrumental or vocal
Multimedia
sections.
Auditions and selects vocal and instrumental
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groups for musical presentations.
Transcribes musical compositions to create a like to work in this career or related careers
particular style for a group.
Engages the services of composers to write
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scores for productions.

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

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You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of
walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines,
equipment or tools.
Work in this occupation involves sitting more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

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Picking out a particular sound in the presence of other sounds

Detecting sounds and hearing the differences between sounds of different pitch and loudness
Seeing clearly up close
Being able to tell the direction from which a sound is coming
Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

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Irregular hours
Overnight travel
Weekend work

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:
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Artistic Director -- Conceives, develops, and implements the artistic vision and focus of a
theatre company.
Music Instructor -- Uses their musical expertise to guide students in learning how to sing or
play a musical instrument.

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