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Title: What is a Musical Director Responsibility?
Post by: JazzJunkie on May 22, 2010, 03:35:38 PM

I know there is a difference between Minster of Music and Musical Director. Im not sure of the responsibility a Musical Director have.Thanks :)

Title: Re: What is a Musical Director Responsibility?
Post by: bishopbrooks on May 26, 2010, 07:27:53 AM

I've had the opportunity to be both, and currently I am the M.D. of the church I play for.  The Musical Director must work well with the Minister of Music first and foremost.  The M.D. is responsible for getting the songs from the M.O.M. and then making sure that they learn every part.  As the M.D. you should know what every other musician in the band is supposed to be playing, so that during rehearsal you can make corrections as necessary.  This is not saying that you need to be able to actually play their instrument, but you should be able to explain exactly what you want to hear.  Often times I have our band learn the music exactly like the CD, and then when we get together for band rehearsal I will make some changes to fit us as a group, or just to livin up a simple song.  Hope this helps.

Title: Re: What is a Musical Director Responsibility?
Post by: JazzJunkie on May 28, 2010, 09:38:32 AM

Thanks!!! bro that help out a lot.