Music Director (choral) By: Ashleigh
Typical Tasks Plan and lead performances Audition musicians Choose appropriate music Write music for a group Lead rehearsals Position choirs Teach musical effects Select voice ranges Assign vocal parts Direct choirs
Working Conditions Work indoors Perform at night/weekends Permanent jobs Work with a variety of people May perform in parades and concerts Restaurants/nightclubs Varying work schedule Stressful job finding Unemployment Travel a lot Good Bad
Job Outlook Lots of competition Number of people > jobs Only good musicians get a job
Training and Qualifications Start studying early on Experience Bachelor’s degree No license is needed
Average Annual Salary $30,000-$50,000 Average is $41,450
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Skills and Abilities Hearing sensitivity Auditory attention Sound localization Speech Recognition Speech clarity Strategic learning Read with comprehension Active listening