Group
Occupation
231632 Music Director
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
231632 Music Director
Conducts choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, opera companies and musical performances.
Specialisations
- Band Leader
- Choral Director
- Orchestra Conductor
Skill level: 1
High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.
Main tasks
- Plans and organises musical performances, including selecting repertoire and arranging rehearsals
- Conducts choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles and opera companies during performances
- Interprets musical scores and communicates artistic vision to performers
- Collaborates with Composers, arrangers and musicians to create new musical works
- Auditions and selects musicians for ensembles and orchestras
- Provides guidance and feedback to musicians to improve their performance
- Coordinates with venue staff and technical crew to ensure smooth execution of performances
- Promotes and markets musical performances to attract audiences
- Manages budgets and financial resources for musical productions