Music Director Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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The Music Director produces and executes on-air radio show that is both entertaining and informative to the listening audience.

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Requirements & Skills 1

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
- Must have at least 2 years prior experience as on-air morning show host for morning show host position.
- Must have at least 2 years on-air experience for all other on-air positions.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable.

Job summary 2

The Music Director accompanies Department of Dance classes, Guest Artist workshops, and Master Classes. Provides musical support to students and instructors. Monitors musical and audio equipment in the Department of Dance.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Accompanies approximately 11 hours of dance classes per week.
Accompanies Guest Artist workshops and Master Classes.
Monitors musical and audio equipment, requesting maintenance as needed.
Provides musical support to students and instructors.
- Performs a variety of music forms and styles through the utilization of a variety of musical instruments.
- Provides advice or suggestions on music phrasing, composition, and tempos.
- Serves as a substitute for another accompanist as necessary.

Requirements & Skills 2

BA/BM/BFA, Music or exceptional professional experience.
Extensive experience accompanying dance forms of ballet, modern, and tap technique.
Ability to compose, read and improvise music.
Sufficient skills and experience in the use of a variety of musical instruments (primarily keyboard and percussion).
Ability to communicate effectively.
- Good interpersonal skills with students, staff, and faculty.
- Ability to recite various music styles.
- Experience in Fine Arts Higher Education

Job summary 3

The Music Director is responsible for assisting the Director of Branding & Programming on the daily operation, programming and formats execution of the radio station.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Conceptualize and Create compelling social media and digital content that is relatable to our social media audiences to grow interaction.
Work with Music Master to schedule the daily music logs.
Assist the Director of Branding & Programming on ensuring all staff is executing formatics as required.
Leadership qualities, managing a team of creative on-air announcers.
Attend and assist the Director of Branding & Programming in facilitating staff meetings and coaching sessions.
- Build relationship internally (other departments) and externally (record labels, and other partnerships)
- Participate and assist the Director of Branding & Programming on brainstorm sessions
- Assist the Director of Branding & Programming and the Promotions Director on creating, executing and managing teams on creative promotions for content, promotions and sales departments.

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High school graduate, college preferred.
Three years of on-air major or medium market announcer and audio production experience.
Good working knowledge of audio equipment necessary for on-air, programming, production and digital/social execution.
Computer literacy including, but not limited to, knowledge in the following software applications: Music Master, Wide Orbit Radio Automation, Adobe Audition, Nielsen Ratings software, Mediabase/BDS, MediaMonitors, mobile music apps, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as program logs, music logs, production orders and employee handbook.
- Ability to write routine correspondence.
- Proper diction and command of the English language.
- Must be able to articulate and enunciate effectively.

Job summary 4

The Music Director works with record companies to keep the station well supplied with the latest releases; listens to all new music to check and edit lyrics for compliance with rules and regulations for broadcast.

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Publishes a weekly NACC chart for industry publication and record companies to see what new music WXAV is playing.
The Music Director co-ordinates and oversees the WXAV music committee to decide what new music the station will be playing and maintains the music library- both digital (computer) and physical (CDs).
- The Music Director arranges interviews and station giveaways for the WXAV staff to participate in.
- Along with the other members of management, the music director evaluates various student broadcasts, to ensure that rules and regulations are met, and to offer feedback on the DJ’s program.
- The Music Director also assists in planning, and promoting of promotional events.

Requirements & Skills 4

Background in Communication preferred.

Job summary 5

The School of Music seeks an accomplished leader who will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to further the mission and vision of the School of Music. The Music Director is appointed to a four-year, renewable term and reports directly to the Dean. Successful candidates will have academic and administrative experience as well as significant achievements as a music performer and/or scholar.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Lead the faculty, staff, and students of the School of Music in a manner that cultivates the best of individuals and furthers the vision of the school;
Advocate and speak for the School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the University, and the larger community;
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the School’s operations, including its staffing, curriculum, program offerings, and public events;
Support ongoing professional development in specific diversity competencies such as culturally responsive pedagogy, racial literacy, gender equity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion;
Manage fiscal and business resources through financial planning and strategy;
Manage and mentor personnel to promote individual professional development and collaborations among colleagues and between faculty and students;
- Support innovations in teaching, research, and creative activity;
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas of expertise to a diverse student population; and
- Assist the Dean and the College’s Director of Development in donor cultivation and the stewardship of major gifts.

Requirements & Skills 5

PhD, DMA, or the professional equivalent, and evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service.
Credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with tenure.
Record of leadership in supporting faculty and student development leading to increased equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Significant experience in fiscal oversight and management.
- Commitment to establishing and maintaining the confidence of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the professional community.
- An ongoing engagement with the field including familiarity with a broad range of historic and contemporary practices in pedagogy, scholarship, and artistry.
- An understanding of current issues in higher education and national and international trends, and how systems of inequality shape these institutional dynamics.

Job summary 6

We are actively seeking a Music Director who facilitates the music for all liturgical celebrations. These responsibilities include directing and planning regularly scheduled weekend liturgies; directing, scheduling, and rehearsing adult choirs, rehearsals, recruitment and formation of parish cantors and music volunteers; organist/pianist at weekend Masses and on Holy Days; seasonal liturgies; music for faith formation program; supervision of audio-visual equipment; and music for funerals and weddings.

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Requirements & Skills 6

Bachelors or Master's degree in music or its equivalent. Musical leadership requires skills in the following areas: keyboard, voice and conducting.
- Skills and experience may be required in other areas such as contemporary instrumental ensembles, orchestration, hand bells, children's choirs, composition and familiarity with musical styles of various cultures within the community.
- A thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgical Theology and praxis.
- Knowledge of the history and repertoire of sacred music.

Job summary 7

The Music Director will work collaboratively with the parish clergy, staff, and volunteers to provide for the worship needs of the parish. The Music Director will be faithful to Catholic liturgical standards, foster a welcoming environment for the sharing of one’s gifts and talents, and encourage full and active congregational participation. The Music Director will work collaboratively with the parish clergy, staff, and volunteers to provide for the worship needs of the parish. The Music Director conducts the Parish Choir along with providing organ accompaniment and is responsible for planning the music for parish liturgies.

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Requirements & Skills 7

Formally trained and experienced in choral conducting, sacred music accompaniment, and organ performance. Must be able to accompany and lead a choir from the organ bench.
Bachelor of Music is required, Master’s Degree or higher preferred.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in Roman Catholic liturgy and music with a demonstrated understanding of the dynamic of congregational participation along with a thorough knowledge of a wide spectrum of sacred music.
- Strong organizational skills, creative energy and vision.
- Capacity to work well and collaboratively with others.

Job summary 8

We are looking for a Music Director with specialization in winds and percussion.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

The faculty member is expected to lead several instrumental ensembles of various sizes and teach applied lessons.
Direct instrumental ensembles in performance on and off campus, and tour as needed.
Teaching coursework as needed.
Participate in activities that benefit the University.
- Actively engage in the recruitment of students through on-campus and off-campus events.
- Attend faculty meetings as required.
- May be needed to work at alternative Regional Campuses or Sites.

Requirements & Skills 8

Master of Music required. Doctorate preferred.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and performance.
- Demonstrated success of coordination of ensemble groups.
- Ability to foster a positive learning environment for students.
- Ability to work successfully with colleagues in a collaborative setting

Job summary 9

The Music Director is responsible for working with the Pastor to prepare and select appropriate music for Mass based on the readings, playing at all Masses and rehearsing with the Choir.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Music preparation for Mass
Lead weekly 90 minute choir rehearsals and 30 minute warm up prior to Mass
- Recruitment of new choir members
- Help families with music selection for funeral and wedding liturgies and coordinate cantors and accompanists
- Work with staff members to facilitate music for First Eucharist, Confirmation and other parish events

Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelor's degree. Master's preferred
- Piano and Organ proficiency and prior experience directing a Church Choir
- Knowledge of Catholic liturgies and Order of Mass
- Ability to assist with sound system functions

Job summary 10

The Music Director develops and leads the worship music ministry of, in consultation with the Rector, in a way that is consistent with our mission, values, and our mission statement.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Lead and direct the choir as well as accompany church music as appropriate on the piano and/or organ
Rehearse with the choir on one weeknight, to be determined
Lead the growth of the choir including motivating congregants to join, and creating new rehearsal schedules and traditions
In conjunction with the Rector and other music leaders, select and plan music for one Sunday service, as well as midweek and special services as applicable throughout the year
- Direct hiring of other musicians for special occasions in the church, when agreed upon by liturgical leadership.
- Apply hymnody in new and creative ways including contemporary styles of music and instruments, as well as introduce new music and musical ideas to our worship
- Promote the spiritual life of the congregation through music

Requirements & Skills 10

Possess leadership skills and self motivation
Competent with church music accompaniment on the organ and piano and directing a choir
Willingness to receive and process feedback not only from rector and leadership but members of the congregation and music ministry
- Apply hymnody in new and creative ways including contemporary styles of music and instruments
- Ability to integrate music into the seasonal worship of the church and select theologically and liturgically appropriate service music, hymnody, anthems, and instrumental music with the support of the rector
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate musicians

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