music literature
Literature about music theory, specific music styles, periods, composers or musicians, or specific pieces. This includes a variety of materials such as magazines, journals, books and academic literature.
Choirmasters/choirmistresses manage various aspects of the vocal, and sometimes instrumental, performances of musical groups, such as choirs, ensembles, or glee clubs.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmusical theory
The body of interrelated concepts that constitutes the theoretical background of music.
subject of music coaching
The techniques used to coach students in different music related fields such as voice, dance or musical instrument.
Cross-sector
1 competencemusical genres
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
Essential skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceselect vocalists
Select vocalists and individual singers for solos.
Sector-specific
16 competencescollaborate with music librarians
Communicate and work together with music librarians to ensure permanent availability of scores.
communicate performance aspects
Use body gestures to shape the music, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, colour, pitch, volume, and other live performance aspects.
conduct guest soloists
Guide guest solo musicians in addition to ensemble members.
coordinate performance tours
Schedule planning for a series of event dates, plan timetables, organise venues, accommodations and transportation for longer tours.
develop musical ideas
Explore and develop musical concepts based on sources such as imagination or environmental sounds.
engage composers
Engage services of professional composers to write the score for a music piece.
manage musical staff
Assign and manage staff tasks in areas such as scoring, arranging, copying music and vocal coaching.
plan musical performances
Schedule rehearsals and music performances, arrange details such as locations, select accompanists and instrumentalists.
position musicians
Position qualified musicians within musical groups, orchestras or ensembles, to obtain a correct balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
read musical score
Read the musical score during rehearsal and live performance.
select musical performers
Organise auditions and select performers for musical performances.
strive for excellence in musical performance
Continually commit to perfecting your instrumental or vocal performance.
study musical scores
Study musical scores and develop various interpretations.
supervise music groups
Direct music groups, individual musicians or complete orchestras at rehearsals and during live or studio performances, in order to improve the overall tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
work with composers
Communicate with composers to discuss various interpretations of their work.
work with soloists
Communicate with solo artists and concert masters to discuss and prepare for performances.
Cross-sector
1 competencemanage fundraising activities
Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesart-historical values
The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.
cultural projects
The purpose, organisation and management of cultural projects and related fundraising actions.
Cross-sector
1 competencebusiness management principles
Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecollaborate with choreographers
Collaborate with choreographers in order to learn, develop or to redefine and/or modify dance moves and choreographies.
Sector-specific
2 competencesorganise cultural events
Arrange events in cooperation with local stakeholders which promote local culture and heritage.
participate as a performer in the creative process
Clarify the extent to which the performer, as a member of the team, should be involved in the creative process, adapting yourself to different leadership styles. Understand choreographer's/director's sources of inspiration, the tone of the piece, and the approach to physicality. Identify the elements the director would like to incorporate into the work. Ask key questions and verbally reformulate the choreographer's/director's artistic intent to ensure being in the same page.
- Scope note
- The participation in a creative process can be individually or in group, collective creation, work in progress, etc.
Cross-sector
1 competencedevelop cultural activities
Develop activities adapted to the outreach and/or audience. Take into account difficulties and needs observed and identified from the perspective of enhancing curiosity and general capability to access to art and culture.