Chart datum, level of water depth on a nautical chart. Datum or datum point, a (possibly arbitrary) reference baseline or point from which scientific measurements are made (from a Latin meaning of datum as a given, i.e. an accepted fact)
Music directors and composers must guide musicians and singers by preparing musical arrangements and helping them achieve the best possible sound. Musical talent. To become a music director or composer, one must have musical talent.
Decide what kind of program is right for you. Most schools will not hire you without a degree in music, music education, or elementary education with an emphasis in music. You can determine which is best for you by thinking about what you want to focus on. 1  Music programs will focus on performance or composition.