Music Directors

Orchestrate and lead vocal or instrumental musical ensembles in performance.

Career Snapshot

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Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Leadership

Activities

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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Know More
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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Auditory Attention Know More
  2. Fluency of Ideas Know More
  3. Hearing Sensitivity Know More
  4. Oral Comprehension Know More
  5. Oral Expression Know More
  6. Originality Know More
  7. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  8. Speech Clarity Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
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