This publication deals with the qualities of an effective choral conductor with reference to the historical roots of the choral conductor and with special reference to certain didactical approaches to working with children's choirs. The book tries to address the deficiency in the make-up and training of choral conductors with regard to the communicative, technical and expressive skills in directing and conducting vocal ensembles. The choral conductor's role goes far and beyond that of the obvious role to communicate musical meaning through gestures and non-verbal communication. His/her choral conducting tool kit must not only possess the necessary musicianship skills focussed on choral technical issues, and the needed body of knowledge with regards to the art of choral singing, but must also feature his/her role as a rehearsal technician, an inspirer, a motivator, a teacher, a communicator, a leader and a role model. It is the unique combination of the above mentioned aspects that serves to define the level of effective conducting, or rather musical leadership for each individual conductor. This book endeavoured to focus on the teachable skills of a conductor and not to deal with the debate as to whether successful conductors are born or taught.