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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.
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Bachelor's degree
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Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
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Basic Skills- *Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- *Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- *Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- *Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
- *Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- *Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- *Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- *Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Social Skills- *Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- *Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
- *Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- *Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- *Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
- *Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving Skills- *Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Technical Skills- Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Systems Skills- *Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- *Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- *Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Resource Management Skills- Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
- Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
- *Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- *Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Desktop Computer SkillsSpreadsheetsUsing a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.PresentationsUsing a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.InternetNavigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).NavigationUsing scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.Word ProcessingUsing a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents.GraphicsWorking with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.DatabasesUsing a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.
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Body Positioning- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
- Requires repetitive movement
- Requires sitting
Communication- Requires writing letters and memos
- Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
- Requires use of electronic mail
- Requires telephone conversations
- Requires public speaking
- Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
Competition- Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures
Impact of Decisions- Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
- Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
- Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company
Level of Challenge- Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
- Requires being exact or highly accurate
- Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
Pace and Scheduling- Requires meeting strict deadlines
Personal Interaction- Requires work with others in a group or team
- Requires work with external customers or the public
- Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities
Responsibility for Others- Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results
Work Setting- Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
- Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
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- Coordinate and organize tours, or hire touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, accommodations, and transportation for longer tours.
- Experiment with different sounds, and types and pieces of music, using synthesizers and computers as necessary to test and evaluate ideas.
- 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.
- Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances required to achieve the effects desired in a musical composition.
- Transcribe ideas for musical compositions into musical notation, using instruments, pen and paper, or computers.
- Audition and select performers for musical presentations.
- Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists.
- Write musical scores for orchestras, bands, choral groups, or individual instrumentalists or vocalists, using knowledge of music theory and of instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials.
- Confer with producers and directors to define the nature and placement of film or television music.
- Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
- Fill in details of orchestral sketches, such as adding vocal parts to scores.
- Explore and develop musical ideas based on sources such as imagination or sounds in the environment.
- Write music for commercial mediums, including advertising jingles or film soundtracks.
- Transpose music from one voice or instrument to another to accommodate particular musicians.
- Rewrite original musical scores in different musical styles by changing rhythms, harmonies, or tempos.
- Arrange music composed by others, changing the music to achieve desired effects.
- Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.
- Study films or scripts to determine how musical scores can be used to create desired effects or moods.
- Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.
- Create original musical forms, or write within circumscribed musical forms such as sonatas, symphonies, or operas.
- Collaborate with other colleagues, such as copyists, to complete final scores.
- Copy parts from scores for individual performers.
- Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects.
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Thinking Creatively- Create musical compositions, arrangements or scores.
- Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials.
- Determine presentation subjects or content.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information- Study details of musical compositions.
- Study scripts to determine project requirements.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates- Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
Scheduling Work and Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public- Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Developing and Building Teams
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates- Coordinate artistic activities.
- Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
- Coordinate musical rehearsals or performances.
- Direct fundraising or financing activities.
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Documenting/Recording Information
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Tools
Guitars- Acoustic guitars
- Bass guitars
Musical instrument digital interface MIDI interfaces- Audio interfaces
- Musical instrument digital interface MIDI sequencers
Musical instrument effects unit- Expression pedals
- Foot switches
- Sustain pedals
Musical organs- Electronic organs
- Pipe organs
Pianos
Technology
Electronic mail software
Music or sound editing software- Anvil Studio
- Apple MainStage
- Arobas Music Guitar Pro
- Arpege Music Pizzicato
- Audacity
- Audio Chaos Soundscape Generator
- Audiveris
- Avid Pro Tools
- Avid Technology Sibelius
- Azemus FS
- Basic Music Composer
- Cakewalk SONAR
- Canorus
- ChordWizard Software Soundtrix Gold
- Click MusicalKEYS
- Curto Drum
- D'accord Music Software iChords
- Denemo
- Desktop Piano and Drums
- DigiPiano
- Dream Computer Piano
- Easy Music Composer Free
- Epinoisis Software Digital Ear
- FlexiMusic Composer
- GenieSoft Overture
- HS Virtual Piano
- IK Multimedia GrooveMaker
- Image-Line FL Studio
- Impro-Visor
- Jackbeat
- Javamin Composer
- Korg EM-1 Editor
- Lauriso Software Music Publisher
- Little Piano
- MAGIX Music Maker
- MIDI Maestro
- MIDI Score Creator
- MadTracker
- Maestro Music Software MagicScore
- MakeMusic Finale
- Making Waves Audio Making Waves
- MidiSwing
- Mozart Music Software Mozart
- MuseScore
- MusicDevelopments RapidComposer
- MusicGraph
- Musical Palette
- Musilogic HarmonyBuilder
- Myriad Software Harmony Assistant
- Notation Software Notation Composer
- NoteWorthy Software NoteWorthy Composer
- Open Song Composer
- PianoFX STUDIO
- PianoRollComposer
- Power Tab Editor
- Proxima Controller
- Renoise
- Rhythm Rascal
- SVArTracker
- Sonoma Wire Works RiffWorks
- Storm Music Studio
- SwarMala
- TabIt
- TablEdit
- Tonality Systems Symoblic Composer
- Truepianos
- TuxGuitar
- Twelve Tone Matrix Calculator
- Twelve Tone Row Analyzer
- Underware Design DTAB
- VBRhapsody
- Visiv SharpEye
- Widisoft WIDI Recognition System
- Wusik Wusikstation VSTi
- XT Software energyXT
- Xitona Software Voice Composer
- ZynAddSubFX
Presentation software- MediaShout
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Video creation and editing software
Word processing software
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