<P> The principal conductor of an orchestra or opera company is sometimes referred to as a music director or chief conductor , or by the German words Kapellmeister or Dirigent . Conductors of choirs or choruses are sometimes referred to as choral director , chorus master , or choirmaster , particularly for choirs associated with an orchestra . Conductors of concert bands , military bands , marching bands and other bands may hold the title of band director , bandmaster , or drum major . Respected senior conductors are sometimes referred to by the Italian word , maestro ( `` master '' as in `` one who has mastered the art '' ) . </P>
<P> The principal conductor of an orchestra or opera company is sometimes referred to as a music director or chief conductor , or by the German words Kapellmeister or Dirigent . Conductors of choirs or choruses are sometimes referred to as choral director , chorus master , or choirmaster , particularly for choirs associated with an orchestra . Conductors of concert bands , military bands , marching bands and other bands may hold the title of band director , bandmaster , or drum major . Respected senior conductors are sometimes referred to by the Italian word , maestro ( `` master '' as in `` one who has mastered the art '' ) . </P>
what is the conductor of a choir called
what is the conductor of a choir called
choral director , chorus master , or choirmaster
choral director , chorus master , or choirmaster