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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The music director is responsible for working with the stage director in preparing a theatre production for public performance, including casting, rehearsing the vocalists and orchestra, and conducting (and sometimes selecting) the orchestra.
