Choir Director Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Choir Director includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Instructing choir members to warm up before rehearsals and performances.
  • Deciding on appropriate musical pieces for the choir to perform based on the venue and occasion.
  • Establishing and enforcing a performance dress code in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Providing the necessary guidance and direction during choir rehearsals to assist choir members in achieving the correct tone, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and harmony.
  • Directing choir members during musical performances to ensure that the desired sound is achieved.
  • Creating suitable choir formations for rehearsals and performances.
  • Conducting auditions to identify and select suitable choir members.
  • Scheduling choir rehearsals and ensuring that choir members attend rehearsals regularly.
  • Selecting individual choir members to perform solos.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Choir Director duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Choir Director roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.