From choirmaster/choirmistress to musical conductor
17 of the 26 essential skills of a musical conductor are already essential for a choirmaster/choirmistress — about 65% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from choirmaster/choirmistress in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 17
- skills carry over
- 9
- would be new
- 65%
- of the target job covered
- 26
- essential skills of a musical conductor
What a musical conductor does
Musical conductors lead ensembles of musicians directing them during rehearsals, recording sessions and live performances and helping them attaining their best performance. They can work with a variety of ensembles such as choirs and orchestras. Musical conductors adjust the tempo (speed), rhythm, dynamics (loud or soft) and articulation (smooth or detached) of the music using gestures and sometimes dancing to motivate the musicians to play according to the music sheet.
What carries over
17 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- collaborate with music librarians
- communicate performance aspects
- conduct guest soloists
- coordinate performance tours
- engage composers
- manage musical staff
- music literature
- musical theory
- plan musical performances
- position musicians
- select musical performers
- strive for excellence in musical performance
- study musical scores
- subject of music coaching
- supervise music groups
- work with composers
- work with soloists
What would be new
9 skillsEssential for a musical conductor and not for a choirmaster/choirmistress. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
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How far are you from being a musical conductor?
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