| Conducting: |
| Approximate Salary Ranges: |
Choir, Orchestra, or Opera Conductor $15,000–$275,000/year
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| Personal Qualifications: |
Ability to work with people
Dynamic and unique stage personality
Leadership qualities
Musical talent
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| Knowledge and Skills: |
Decisive and expressive baton technique
Superior musicianship
Specialized skill on at least one instrument or voice
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| Precollege Training: |
Ability to read music
Conducting music ensembles
Participation in music ensembles
Private instruction in piano and one other instrument or voice
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College Education
& Other Training: |
Undergraduate music degree
Graduate music degree not always required,
but equivalent training necessary, especially
at professional level
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| Performing Arts Medicine: |
| Approximate Salary Ranges: |
Performing Arts Medicine (MD, Physical Therapist) $50,000–$100,000/year
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| Personal Qualifications: |
Interest in music and science
Physical stamina
Enjoyment of people and desire to improve their physical and mental health
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| Knowledge and Skills: |
In addition to medical knowledge, familiarity with
musicians and medical problems that musicians
commonly have
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| Precollege Training: |
Participation in music ensembles
Volunteer work at a medical facility
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College Education
& Other Training: |
Medical school; preferably specializing in performing arts medicine
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Music schools