Also called: Band Leader (Tour), MD
Leads the band for a major artist's tour, arranging songs and running rehearsals.
A touring musical director arranges new live versions of hit songs, runs weeks of band rehearsals, and cues the band from stage every night. They are the artist's musical right hand.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Music degree or professional experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Music Performance.
Growing about average. Tied to touring.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with arrangements and charts, but leading a live band and rehearsals for a star stays human.
Classes: AP Music Theory, Music (band or jazz), Piano, Composition elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2041.
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