A Music Conductor, sometimes called a Conductor, leads a group of musicians who perform together. Duties often listed in a Music Conductor job description include making decisions about the tempo and volume of music, performing gestures that direct and cue musicians during performances and running rehearsals.
Un Music Conductor debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Music Conductor debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Analyzing and interpreting sheet music and making decisions about tempo, volume, phrasing and other elements of a performance
- Preparing scores to give each musician their assigned parts of a composition
- Auditioning musicians and helping assign chairs and solos
- Organizing and running rehearsals
- Motivating, coaching and critiquing musicians to help them refine their skills
- Using a baton and hand movements to keep tempo and cue musicians
Un Music Conductor competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- In-depth knowledge of music theory, music translation, music history, music analysis, musical arranging and orchestration
- Ear training ability to be able to identify notes played and identify errors
- Interpersonal skills to provide constructive feedback and promote a positive working environment
- Leadership skills to direct the activities of musicians and maintain a cohesive team
- Decision-making skills to determine how to interpret music and assign chairs and solos
- Verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with musicians, donors, audience members and other individuals
