As a Choirmaster/Choirmistress, you will need to master following:

• collaborate with music librarians
• communicate performance aspects
• conduct guest soloists
• coordinate performance tours
• develop musical ideas
• engage composers
• manage musical staff
• music literature
• musical theory
• plan musical performances
• position musicians
• read musical score
• select musical performers
• select vocalists
• strive for excellence in musical performance
• study musical scores
• supervise music groups
• supervise musicians
• work with composers
• work with soloists

More generally, a choirmaster/choirmistress is also versed in:

• direct fundraising activities
• musical genres

It also helps to know the following:

• art-historical values
• collaborate with choreographers
• cultural projects
• organise cultural events
• business management principles
• develop cultural activities