Conductor

Music Conductor and Director Career

Music conductors direct large groups of musicians or singers in the performance of a piece of music. There are various types of conductors, including those who lead symphony orchestras, dance bands, marching bands, and choral groups. They use their hands, a baton, or both to indicate the musical sound variations and timing of a composition.

Railroad Conductor Career

Railroad conductors supervise trains and train crews on passenger trains, on freight trains, or in the rail yards. They are responsible for keeping track of the train’s operating instructions and of its makeup and cargo. There are approximately 38,000 railroad conductors and yardmasters employed in the United States. The term conductor is likely to conjure