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Music Directors and Composers in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Music Directors and Composers

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

$47.10median, an hour
$57.85mean (average), an hour
1,520people employed in this job here

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