Description
Assign and manage staff tasks in areas such as scoring, arranging, copying music and vocal coaching.
Alternative labels
manage staff of music
coordinate duties of musical staff
manage music staff
direct musical staff
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Manage musical staff is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Musical conductor: Musical conductors lead ensembles of musicians directing them during rehersals and helping them atteining 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.
Music director: Music directors lead musical groups such as orchestras and bands during live performances or recording sessions. They organise the music and composition, coordinate the playing musicians and record the performance. Music directors are professionals working in diverse places such as the film industry, music videos, radio stations, musical ensembles or schools.
Choirmaster/choirmistress: Choirmasters/choirmistresses manage various aspects of the vocal, and sometimes instrumental, performances of musical groups, such as choirs, ensembles, or glee clubs.
Optional skill
Manage musical staff is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Musician: Musicians perform a vocal or musical part that can be recorded or played for an audience. They have know-how and practice of one or many instruments or using their voice. The musician can also write and transcribe music.
References
- Manage musical staff – ESCO