in charge of music; the abbey choir-master.

The musician in charge of music in College Chapel: usually the same as the Director of Music. Private Business The weekly session when a Specialist Tutor sees his pupils.

the musical director of a choir

priest responsible for the choral services

conductor, leader of a choir.

one who leads the singing

is the clergyperson responsible for the direction of choral services in a cathedral.

A precentor is a person, usually a clergy member, who is in charge of preparing worship services. This position is usually held in a large church, and is typically used in the churches of the Anglican Communion. Most cathedrals have a precentor in charge of the organisation of liturgy and worship.