Music Directors
Did You Know:
- Part-time schedules – typically at night and on weekends – intermittent unemployment and rejection when auditioning for work are common; many musicians and singers supplement their income with earnings from other sources.
- Aspiring musicians and singers begin studying an instrument or training their voice at an early age.
- Competition for jobs, especially full-time jobs, is keen; talented individuals who can play several instruments and perform a wide range of musical styles should enjoy the best job prospects.
Industry Areas
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Religious Organizations
- Performing Arts Companies
Day-to-Day Tasks
- 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 in order 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.
Overall Kind of Work
Musicians, singers and related workers play musical instruments, sing, compose or arrange music or conduct groups in instrumental or vocal performances. They perform solo or as part of a group, mo...
Work Environment
Military
Music directors usually work in offices and band halls. They may work outdoors when conducting or practicing for parades.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Military Breakdown
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193 Music Directors in the military
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Music Directors work in the following services:
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