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musical conductor

Musical conductors lead ensembles of musicians directing them during rehearsals, recording sessions and live performances and helping them attaining their best performance.

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DESCRIPTION

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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
musical genres

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
select musical performers
strive for excellence in musical performance
position musicians
OPTIONALOptional competences
guide analysis of a recorded performance
manage contracts

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25 SHARED SKILLS

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Skills overview

45total
26 essential
19 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 26 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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