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My Career Research

By Rimas Stapusaitis

Music ComposerMusic Director

Instrumental Musician

My Top 3 Careers

Career Description- Write and transcribe musical scores.Tasks: 1. Rewrite original musical scores in different musical styles by changing rhythms, harmonies, or tempos. 2. Use computers and synthesizers to compose, orchestrate, and arrange music.

Music Composer

Interests: Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.Education: Education - Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Music Composer (cont.)

Knowledge- Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.Related Occupations- Actors, Art Directors, Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture, Film and Video Editors

Music Composer (cont.)

Career Description- Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.Tasks- 1. Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed. 2. Audition and select performers for musical presentations.

Music Director

Interests- Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.Education- Education - Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Music Director (cont.)

Knowledge- Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.Skills- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Related Occupations- Actors, Art Directors, Costume Attendants, Music Composers and Arrangers

Music Director (cont.)

Career Description- Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.Tasks- 1. Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music and to maintain and improve skills. 2. Perform before live audiences.

Instrumental Musician

Interests- Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.Education- Education - Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Instrumental Musician (cont.)

Knowledge- Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.Related Occupations- Actors, Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio, Film and Video Editors

Instrumental Musician (cont.)