musical conductor
Code 2652.3.1
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- musical instruments
- music literature
- link between dance and music style
- musical theory
Skills and competences
- strive for excellence in musical performance
- collaborate with music librarians
- work with composers
- communicate performance aspects
- engage composers
- coordinate performance tours
- conduct guest soloists
- study music
- study musical scores
- identify characteristics of music
- participate in music studio recordings
- plan musical performances
- select musical performers
- position musicians
- work with soloists
- transcribe musical compositions
- transpose music
Transversal competences
- supervise music groups
- select music for performance
- write musical scores
- manage musical staff
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