Music Directors

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

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

Music Directors spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Hearing Sensitivity, Oral Expression, Fluency of Ideas, and Originality. Music Directors are typically characterized as being Artistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Fine Arts, Education and Training, and Philosophy and Theology and are skilled at Monitoring and Instructing.

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Work Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Thinking Creatively

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Coaching and Developing Others

Developing and Building Teams

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Training and Teaching Others

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Assisting and Caring for Others

Scheduling Work and Activities

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Getting Information

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Handling and Moving Objects

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Processing Information

Controlling Machines and Processes

Staffing Organizational Units

Interacting With Computers

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Performing General Physical Activities

Documenting/Recording Information

Selling or Influencing Others

Performing Administrative Activities

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Analyzing Data or Information

Abilities

Hearing Sensitivity

Oral Expression

Fluency of Ideas

Originality

Auditory Attention

Oral Comprehension

Information Ordering

Speech Recognition

Written Comprehension

Problem Sensitivity

Category Flexibility

Sound Localization

Near Vision

Speech Clarity

Deductive Reasoning

Flexibility of Closure

Selective Attention

Inductive Reasoning

Far Vision

Visualization

Written Expression

Speed of Closure

Time Sharing

Memorization

Perceptual Speed

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Trunk Strength

Manual Dexterity

Finger Dexterity

Glare Sensitivity

Control Precision

Mathematical Reasoning

Visual Color Discrimination

Multilimb Coordination

Number Facility

Speed of Limb Movement

Wrist-Finger Speed

Response Orientation

Interests

Artistic

Enterprising

Social

Realistic

Investigative

Conventional

Knowledge

Fine Arts

Education and Training

Philosophy and Theology

Customer and Personal Service

English Language

Communications and Media

Psychology

Computers and Electronics

Administration and Management

Personnel and Human Resources

Clerical

History and Archeology

Therapy and Counseling

Law and Government

Sociology and Anthropology

Geography

Mathematics

Sales and Marketing

Foreign Language

Telecommunications

Transportation

Public Safety and Security

Design

Mechanical

Building and Construction

Production and Processing

Engineering and Technology

Economics and Accounting

Medicine and Dentistry

Physics

Wages

New Jersey

$59,650

California

$58,880

Washington

$58,780

Connecticut

$56,380

District of Columbia

$55,720

Maryland

$54,280

Massachusetts

$53,480

Michigan

$50,440

Wisconsin

$50,120

Rhode Island

$49,750

Minnesota

$49,540

Indiana

$49,430

South Carolina

$49,290

Wyoming

$49,030

Alabama

$48,790

Georgia

$48,610

Texas

$48,410

Illinois

$47,440

New Hampshire

$46,760

Louisiana

$46,480

Pennsylvania

$45,090

New York

$44,640

Mississippi

$43,040

Florida

$43,030

Oregon

$42,870

Arkansas

$42,690

Kansas

$42,560

Tennessee

$41,740

New Mexico

$41,560

Idaho

$41,380

Ohio

$41,270

Oklahoma

$39,650

Nebraska

$39,640

Arizona

$39,100

Iowa

$39,050

North Carolina

$37,660

Virginia

$37,560

Missouri

$37,550

Hawaii

$33,190

Utah

$32,490

Colorado

$32,010

Montana

$30,800

Kentucky

$19,270

Skills

Monitoring

Instructing

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Time Management

Complex Problem Solving

Social Perceptiveness

Management of Personnel Resources

Judgment and Decision Making

Systems Evaluation

Learning Strategies

Active Listening

Persuasion

Reading Comprehension

Systems Analysis

Service Orientation

Active Learning

Negotiation

Writing

Operations Analysis

Management of Financial Resources

Operation Monitoring

Quality Control Analysis

Technology Design

Mathematics

Management of Material Resources

Science

Work Values

Achievement

Relationships

Independence

Recognition

Working Conditions

Support

Work Styles

Leadership

Dependability

Integrity

Self Control

Concern for Others

Cooperation

Social Orientation

Attention to Detail

Adaptability/Flexibility

Stress Tolerance

Initiative

Persistence

Innovation

Independence

Achievement/Effort

Analytical Thinking

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Work With Work Group or Team

Contact With Others

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Face-to-Face Discussions

Physical Proximity

Telephone

Coordinate or Lead Others

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Time Pressure

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Letters and Memos

Spend Time Sitting

Frequency of Decision Making

Spend Time Standing

Electronic Mail

Deal With External Customers

Public Speaking

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Level of Competition

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Consequence of Error

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Spend Time Walking and Running

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Duration of Typical Work Week

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Exposed to Contaminants

Degree of Automation

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Work Schedules

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

-Every day-

Electronic Mail

Telephone

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Letters and Memos

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Time Pressure

Public Speaking

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Outdoors, Under Cover

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Work With Work Group or Team

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to High Places

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Electronic Mail

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Walking and Running

Frequency of Decision Making

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Public Speaking

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Letters and Memos

Telephone

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Spend Time Standing

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Time Pressure

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Decision Making

Telephone

Public Speaking

Electronic Mail

Face-to-Face Discussions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Letters and Memos

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Telephone

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Letters and Memos

Public Speaking

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Frequency of Decision Making

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Electronic Mail

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Letters and Memos

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Public Speaking

Exposed to High Places

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Under Cover

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Telephone

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.

Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order 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.

Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.

Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.

- Importance Supplemental-

Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials.

Coordinate and organize tours, or hire touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, accommodations, and transportation for longer tours.

Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities.

Collaborate with music librarians to ensure availability of scores.

Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members.

Meet with composers to discuss interpretations of their work.

Engage services of composers to write scores.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed.

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.

Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.

Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists.

Audition and select performers for musical presentations.

Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects.

Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.

Confer with clergy to select music for church services.

Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.

Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.

Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials.

Collaborate with music librarians to ensure availability of scores.

Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members.

Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities.

Meet with composers to discuss interpretations of their work.

Engage services of composers to write scores.

Coordinate and organize tours, or hire touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, accommodations, and transportation for longer tours.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed.

Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists.

Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.

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.

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.

Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.

Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects.

Audition and select performers for musical presentations.

Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials.

Collaborate with music librarians to ensure availability of scores.

Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members.

Coordinate and organize tours, or hire touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, accommodations, and transportation for longer tours.

Engage services of composers to write scores.

Meet with composers to discuss interpretations of their work.

Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.

Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed.

Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.

Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.

Audition and select performers for musical presentations.

Confer with clergy to select music for church services.

Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.

Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists.

Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.

Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Collaborate with music librarians to ensure availability of scores.

Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members.

Coordinate and organize tours, or hire touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, accommodations, and transportation for longer tours.

Engage services of composers to write scores.

Meet with composers to discuss interpretations of their work.

Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials.

Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-