Answer:

maestros

AnswerCrossword Clue
MAESTROSConductors
MAESTROSMusic teachers
MAESTROSLeaders with big scores
MAESTROSThey have to face the music
MAESTROSTopnotch conductors
MAESTROSBigwigs in the music world
MAESTROSOrchestra leaders
MAESTROSToscanini and Beecham.
MAESTROSConductors.
MAESTROSBands stand for them
MAESTROSBaton wielders
MAESTROSScore keepers?
MAESTROSThey know the score
MAESTROSBaton wavers
MAESTROSPrevin and Bernstein
MAESTROSPrevin and Bernstein, for two
MAESTROSMehta and Ozawa