Orchestrators write scores and transpose music for an orchestra that has originally been written by a composer. Their orchestrations of music are played live by performers or recorded to be used in a... Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$50,596 per yearSalary Range:$19K to $118K per yearAlt Titles:Music Preparer, Score Adapter, Orchestral Arranger
Leads violin section of the orchestra, performs as a soloist, decides on bowings for the first violins, and works closely with the Conductor. Learn MoreSalary Range:Up to $621,510Alt Titles:Section Leader, 1st Violinist
Conductors lead orchestras, operas, and other musical ensembles during live performances. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$49,435Salary Range:$25K-$148KAlt Titles:Chief Conductor, Principle Conductor, Maestro, Music Director
Music Librarians answer reference questions, interact with the public, process donations, and help catalogue and sometime digitize collections. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$55,169Salary Range:$38K-$89KAlt Titles:Librarian
Personnel Directors handle human resources for the orchestra, hiring musicians and ensuring their working conditions are up to par. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$82,213Salary Range:$25K - $133KAlt Titles:Personnel Manager
Leads a section of the orchestra, sometimes supervises rehearsals with the section, and assigns parts to musicians. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$66,817Salary Range:$33K - $113KAlt Titles:None
Supervises general accounting, including accounts payable and receivable and sourcing competitive bidding for office equipment. Attends board meetings and staffs finance committees. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$63,388Salary Range:$39K to $97KAlt Titles:Business Manager, Director of Business Operations, Finance Director
Managing Directors oversee the orchestra’s daily operations, strategic planning, and the different departments responsible for fundraising, event production, and so on. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$200,184Salary Range:$90K-$320KAlt Titles:Executive Director
A stage manager makes sure the day-to-day operations of a concert hall or other musical venue run smoothly. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$48,917 per yearSalary Range:$27,000 to $93,500 per yearAlt Titles:Assistant Director
Rehearses, performs, and sometimes records with an orchestra. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$60,229Salary Range:$40K - $80KAlt Titles:Classical Musician, Section Player
Manages the day-to-day operations of the ticketing offices, maintains the ticketing system, ensures patrons receive their tickets, and supervises the box office. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$93,776Salary Range:$58K - $142KAlt Titles:Head of Subscriptions, Ticket Service Director, Ticket Services Manager
Orchestra Managers handle contracts with musicians, venues, and vendors. They also help manage rehearsals, event logistics, and operations personnel. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$61,500Salary Range:$49K-$74KAlt Titles:General Manager, Vice President of Operations
Catalogs and orders music for the orchestra, assists Conductor by copying scores and sheet music. Learn MoreAvg. Salary:$55,169Salary Range:$38K-$89KAlt Titles:Performance Librarian
