Music director, Ringatohu puoro
Also known as
- Choral director, orchestra director, head of music, musical producer
Music directors lead orchestras and other musical groups during performances and recording sessions. They may organise auditions, select songs and music for musicians, and provide musical training and feedback.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$58K to $103K
Most common
$150K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Music directors
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, and may work part time
- usually work in theatres, music studios and concert halls and may travel
- need to lead others, work well under pressure and communicate well
Tasks
- lead musical rehearsals and performances
- develop and communicate a vision for productions
- choose musical pieces for performances
- audition and hire performers
- direct and choreograph performances
- manage budgets for productions
- manage production grants and contracts
- develop business plans for productions
- produce musical recordings
Creative
Enterprising
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become a musical director.
You need
- a Bachelor of Music or similar
- experience in music direction, music theory or music composition
You may need
- a Master of Music
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in music
- an Artist Diploma
- to be a member of a professional organisation like the New Zealand Choral Society
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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