The music director of an orchestra or other group of musicians is the person who decides what they will play and where, and usually conducts them as well.
music director in British English
(ˈmjuːzɪk dɪˈrɛktə)
noun
another name for musical director
Examples of 'music director' in a sentence
music director
He said he couldn't function when we had a music director who wanted to be the general manager as well.
Goldsborough, Robert MURDER IN E MINOR
You see, at the time we were looking for a new music director, the music-policy committee was terribly split on candidates for the job.
Goldsborough, Robert MURDER IN E MINOR
I am sure you have heard of him - he is music director, some people say conductor, of the New York Symphony.