Music directors and composers need knowledge in the following areas:

• Fine Arts: The methods and concepts needed to create visual, music, or dramatic arts.
• English Language: The meaning and use of the English language.
• Education and Training: The methods of teaching and learning.
• Computers and Electronics: Computer hardware and software.
• Customer and Personal Service: Providing special services to customers based on their needs.
• Philosophy and Theology: The impact of values and ethics on people.