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51121.01 – Conductors

Conductors select and interpret musical works and lead bands, orchestras and choirs during rehearsals and performances.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Band director
  • Conductor
  • Maestro

Core competencies

  • Evaluation and Systems Analysis to analyze the interplay between various musical elements and the different sections of the ensemble, to identify areas for improvement, develop strategies to enhance the overall performance, make adjustments and provide feedback to musicians
  • Management of Personnel Resources to coordinate and optimize team dynamics, effectively delegating tasks and fostering an inclusive environment that enhances performance and collaboration among musicians and crew members
  • Auditory Attention to focus on a variety of musical elements simultaneously, such as pitch, rhythm, dynamics and texture, allowing to discern subtle nuances in the performance and make real-time adjustments, ensuring balance and cohesion among the musicians
  • Hearing Sensitivity to detect and correct minute discrepancies in pitch, tone and timbre, allowing identification of problems and making precise adjustments to achieve the desired sound quality and maintain the integrity of the musical work
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously interpret musical scores, ensuring every aspect of the ensemble performance, from dynamics and phrasing to articulation and tempo, is executed as intended
  • Knowledge in Arts to understand musical styles, genres and historical contexts to guide ensembles in performances that reflects their interpretation and the composer's intent

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Select and interpret musical works and lead bands, orchestras and choirs during rehearsals and performances.

Additional information

  • Conductors, composers and arrangers usually specialize in a particular genre of music such as classical, country, jazz or popular.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Musicians and singers (51122)
  • Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations (51120)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

51 – Professional occupations in art and culture

Sub-major group

511 – Professional occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5112 – Creative and performing artists

Unit group

51121 – Conductors, composers and arrangers

Occupational profile

51121.01 – Conductors

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