The Importance of a Music Director in a Choir

By Christine Gibson

Published on: 13 January 2025

A great choir is more than just voices—it’s vision, energy, and connection. And at the centre of it all is the music director. This role is both anchor and inspiration, combining technical skill with emotional insight to bring singers together into something greater than the sum of their parts.

What a Music Director Brings

Beyond waving a baton, the music director chooses the music, shapes the sound, leads rehearsals, and lifts the spirits of everyone involved. At Vocal Sounds, this means choosing a repertoire that’s both fun and musically rich, creating rehearsals that are challenging but never stressful, and guiding each singer to discover their best voice.

• Repertoire: Carefully chosen songs that suit the group and grow our musicality.
• Rehearsals: A mix of technique, fun, and progress each week.
• Performance: Elevating the final product with precision and expression.
• Support: Helping everyone feel confident and proud of what they contribute.

Meet Siân Davies

Siân Davies is the creative force leading Vocal Sounds. A celebrated mezzo-soprano with a Master’s from the Royal Northern College of Music, she brings both artistry and warmth to her role. From BBC Proms to Buxton Festival, her career spans opera, choral work, and music education.

She’s more than her CV. Siân listens, encourages, and knows how to get the best out of everyone—whether you’ve sung for years or are just starting out. With her guidance, we don’t just learn notes—we connect through music.

Why It Matters

Under Siân’s direction, Vocal Sounds offers something different: musical growth, genuine community, and the thrill of sounding amazing together. Whether you want to fine-tune your skills or simply find joy in weekly song, it starts with great leadership. And we’ve got it.

Learn more about Vocal Sounds and join us at vocalsounds.co.uk.