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A music director is responsible for the artistic side of a musical production, leading the creative team and cast in developing their characters and performances. They are also responsible for selecting material to be used in rehearsals and performance, as well as supervising any necessary changes or adjustments to ensure that the show reflects their vision. Music directors may work with composers on new works or adapt existing pieces to fit into a specific production. The music director will usually start by meeting with other members of the creative team including writers, choreographers, costume designers, set designers etc., to discuss ideas about how to create an effective narrative through song. Once everyone has agreed upon a concept for the overall feel of the show they will begin working on individual songs together with lyricists and composers if needed. The director will then select which songs best suit each character’s emotion/story arc throughout the production while also ensuring that all elements come together cohesively from beginning-to-end. During rehearsals, it is up to them make sure that actors have learned their lines and blocking correctly while providing guidance when needed in order to bring out each performer’s unique interpretation of a song; this includes making decisions such as whether certain lines should be spoken or sung depending on context within a scene or number. The music director must also conduct live orchestras during performances so that all instruments can play at once without missing notes or cues - this requires extensive knowledge of conducting technique as well as being able to read sheet music quickly under pressure!