Music Directors and Composers

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About the Job

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs. Includes arrangers, composers, choral directors, and orchestrators.

It is also Called

  • Choir Director
  • Choirmaster
  • Chorus Master
  • Composer
  • Jingle Writer
  • Maestro
  • Music Adapter
  • Music Arranger
  • Music Copyist
  • Music Minister

Wages

In 2012, the average annual wage in California was $62,140.00 with most people making between $25,250.00 and $110,690.00

Outlook

0.44%
avg. annual growth

During 2010, this occupation employed approximately 6,800 people in California. It is projected that there will be 7,100 employed in 2020.

This occupation will have about 30 openings due to growth and about 170 replacement openings for approximately 200 total annual openings.



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