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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Music Directors. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Fine Arts91
2.Education and Training73
Administration and Management73
4.English Language59
5.Psychology57
6.Communications and Media51
Computers and Electronics51
Personnel and Human Resources51
Customer and Personal Service51
10.Philosophy and Theology50
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
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  Level of proficiency needed
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Knowledge Area Scores

Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
91
84
Attend a popular music concertPlay a minor part in a local theater playDesign an artistic display for a major trade show
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
73
78
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
73
53
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
59
57
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
57
54
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
51
56
Write a thank you noteBe a radio disk jockeyWrite a novel
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
51
54
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
51
52
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
51
59
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
50
63
Watch a TV program on family valuesUnderstand another culture's religious practicesCompare the teachings of major philosophers