band leaders
Musicians in charge
Band leaders are musicians who direct and organize musical ensembles, keeping time, cueing sections, and setting the artistic direction.
The term applies across genres—from jazz big bands to marching bands to wedding reception groups.
A band leader may conduct from the front, play an instrument while leading, or do both: The band leader counted off the tempo and the horns came in.
- bandleaderDirector of musical ensemble
- frontmanLead performer of group
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- drum majorMarching band's head
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
take the stage · Duke Ellington · musical director · baton twirling · Count Basie · John Philip Sousa · directors · musicians · one two three four · Benny Goodman · swing era · James Brown · call the tune · Glenn Miller · Quincy Jones · composers · concertmaster · horn section
- maestrosconductors, music directors, symphony conductors, bandleaders, choirmasters
- steelpansteel drum, steel drums, steelpan, steelpans, steelband
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