Music Directors and Composers in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Music Directors and Composers on average make:
$54,080 ($26.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
6
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.
The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.
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Other Job Titles
Arranger, Artistic Director, Band Director, Band Leader, Band Master, Children's Choir Director, Choir Director, Choir Leader, Choirmaster, Choral Director
Tools Used
Acoustic guitars, Audio interfaces, Audio tape recorders, Bass guitars, Computer laser printers, Condenser microphones, Conducting batons, Copy machines, Desktop computers, Digital audio workstations
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 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.
- Apply elements of music theory to create musical and tonal structures, including harmonies and melodies.
- Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, to select music to be performed.
Personality
Dependability, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Independence, Persistence, Cooperation, Achievement/Effort, Leadership, Innovation
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