Music Directors and Composers
O*NET Code: 27-2041.00
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
ArrangerArtistic DirectorBand DirectorBand LeaderBand MasterChildren's Choir DirectorChoir DirectorChoir LeaderChoirmasterChoral Activities DirectorChoral DirectorChorus MasterComposerConceptorConductorDigital ComposerFilm ComposerHandbell Choir DirectorHigh School Band DirectorJingle Writer
⚡ Skills (16)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
Coordination3/100
Monitoring3/100
Persuasion3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (86)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Anvil Studio
Music or sound editing software
0Apple Final Cut Pro
Video creation and editing software
0Apple MainStage
Music or sound editing software
0Arobas Music Guitar Pro
Music or sound editing software
0Arpege Music Pizzicato
Music or sound editing software
0Audacity
Music or sound editing software
0Audio Chaos Soundscape Generator
Music or sound editing software
0Audiveris
Music or sound editing software
0Avid Pro Tools
Music or sound editing software
0Avid Technology Sibelius
Music or sound editing software
0Azemus FS
Music or sound editing software
0Basic Music Composer
Music or sound editing software
0Cakewalk SONAR
Music or sound editing software
0Canorus
Music or sound editing software
0ChordWizard Software Soundtrix Gold
Music or sound editing software
0Click MusicalKEYS
Music or sound editing software
0Curto Drum
Music or sound editing software
0D'accord Music Software iChords
Music or sound editing software
0Denemo
Music or sound editing software
0Desktop Piano and Drums
Music or sound editing software
0DigiPiano
Music or sound editing software
0Dream Computer Piano
Music or sound editing software
0Easy Music Composer Free
Music or sound editing software
0Epinoisis Software Digital Ear
Music or sound editing software
0FlexiMusic Composer
Music or sound editing software
0GenieSoft Overture
Music or sound editing software
0HS Virtual Piano
Music or sound editing software
0IK Multimedia GrooveMaker
Music or sound editing software
0Image-Line FL Studio
Music or sound editing software
0Impro-Visor
Music or sound editing software
0Jackbeat
Music or sound editing software
0Javamin Composer
Music or sound editing software
0Korg EM-1 Editor
Music or sound editing software
0Lauriso Software Music Publisher
Music or sound editing software
0Little Piano
Music or sound editing software
0MAGIX Music Maker
Music or sound editing software
0MIDI Maestro
Music or sound editing software
0MIDI Score Creator
Music or sound editing software
0MadTracker
Music or sound editing software
0Maestro Music Software MagicScore
Music or sound editing software
0MakeMusic Finale
Music or sound editing software
0Making Waves Audio Making Waves
Music or sound editing software
0MediaShout
Presentation software
0Microsoft Publisher
Desktop publishing software
0MidiSwing
Music or sound editing software
0Mozart Music Software Mozart
Music or sound editing software
0MuseScore
Music or sound editing software
0Music Director Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0MusicDevelopments RapidComposer
Music or sound editing software
0MusicGraph
Music or sound editing software
0Musical Palette
Music or sound editing software
0Musilogic HarmonyBuilder
Music or sound editing software
0Myriad Software Harmony Assistant
Music or sound editing software
0Notation Software Notation Composer
Music or sound editing software
0NoteWorthy Software NoteWorthy Composer
Music or sound editing software
0Open Song Composer
Music or sound editing software
0PianoFX STUDIO
Music or sound editing software
0PianoRollComposer
Music or sound editing software
0Power Tab Editor
Music or sound editing software
0Proxima Controller
Music or sound editing software
0Renoise
Music or sound editing software
0Rhythm Rascal
Music or sound editing software
0SVArTracker
Music or sound editing software
0Sonoma Wire Works RiffWorks
Music or sound editing software
0Storm Music Studio
Music or sound editing software
0SwarMala
Music or sound editing software
0TabIt
Music or sound editing software
0TablEdit
Music or sound editing software
0Tonality Systems Symoblic Composer
Music or sound editing software
0Truepianos
Music or sound editing software
0TuxGuitar
Music or sound editing software
0Twelve Tone Matrix Calculator
Music or sound editing software
0Twelve Tone Row Analyzer
Music or sound editing software
0Underware Design DTAB
Music or sound editing software
0VBRhapsody
Music or sound editing software
0Visiv SharpEye
Music or sound editing software
0Widisoft WIDI Recognition System
Music or sound editing software
0Wusik Wusikstation VSTi
Music or sound editing software
0XT Software energyXT
Music or sound editing software
0Xitona Software Voice Composer
Music or sound editing software
0ZynAddSubFX
Music or sound editing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Art Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Actors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓2 levels)
Producers and Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Media Programming Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Talent Directors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Music Directors and Composers → Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Transition Difficulty: Easy (80% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 5
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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