A professional who conducts vocal music groups, such as choirs and glee clubs. Responsibilities include:

• Auditions and selects members of group.
• Selects music to suit performance requirements and accommodate talent and ability of group.
• Directs group at rehearsals and performance to achieve desired effects, such as tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm, tempo, and shading, utilizing knowledge of conducting techniques and music theory.
• May schedule tours and performances and arrange for transportation and lodging.
• May transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to or create particular style for group (arranger).
• May conduct group with instrumental accompaniment (conductor, orchestra).