What is a director of instrumental music and how to become one

Key steps to become a director of instrumental music

1. Explore director of instrumental music education requirements

   Most common director of instrumental music degrees

   Bachelor's

   70.4 %

   Master's

   21.4 %

   Doctorate

   2.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific director of instrumental music skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Music Theory	16.60%
   Jazz Ensemble	14.92%
   Music Program	8.91%
   General Music	7.98%
   Music Curriculum	7.81%

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3. Complete relevant director of instrumental music training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New directors of instrumental music learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a director of instrumental music based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real director of instrumental music resumes.

4. Research director of instrumental music duties and responsibilities

   • Achieve staff competence with 4 staff members, encouraging the growth and development of one staff member into a leadership position.
   • Provide expert instruction to brass instrumentalists on musicianship and marching techniques.
   • Develop and implement leadership training and discipleship program for student leaders.

5. Get director of instrumental music experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a director of instrumental music. The most common roles before becoming a director of instrumental music include band director, director of music team lead and instrumental music teacher.

6. Prepare your director of instrumental music resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your director of instrumental music resume.

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7. Apply for director of instrumental music jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a director of instrumental music job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams