Music Directors and Composers

01

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

02

Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.

03

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

04

Apply elements of music theory to create musical and tonal structures, including harmonies and melodies.

05

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

06

Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances required to achieve the effects desired in a musical composition.

07

Experiment with different sounds, and types and pieces of music, using synthesizers and computers as necessary to test and evaluate ideas.

08

Transcribe ideas for musical compositions into musical notation, using instruments, pen and paper, or computers.

09

Audition and select performers for musical presentations.

10

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