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A music director, musical director or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a performance, production, or organization.
A Musical Director leads a cast, orchestra, choir and other musical groups during a performance. They select musical arrangements and compositions to be performed and study musical scores to prepare for rehearsals.
Explore the pivotal role of a music director in orchestrating harmonious performances and shaping musical experiences. Learn about the responsibilities, skills, and creative insights required to lead musicians and ensembles to excellence.
At its core, the music director’s job is to understand how songs and music serve a show’s story, setting, drama, and emotional context, and to bring out those critical elements in high quality and consistent performances.
With Hans Graf, “a brave new world of music-making under inspired direction” (The Straits Times) began at the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, as Chief Conductor in the 2020/21 season, and Music Director since the 2022/23 season.
A Musical Director (MD) takes responsibility for all the musical elements of a production, leading both the actors and musicians through rehearsals and in performance, conducting the orchestra and cast.
Since his appointment in 2008 as Music Director, he has led the Philharmonic Winds to numerous successes and broke new ground through acclaimed performances of works such as John Corigliano’s Symphony No. 3, Karel Husa’s Music for Prague, and numerous new commissions.
