Cryptic crossword clue
I lead the singers; I’m working with orchestra 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word CHOIRMASTER

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The straight part
We know that "I lead the singers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case i lead the singers = choirmaster.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CHOIRMASTER mean?

CHOIRMASTER noun
  1. The musical director of a choir, who conducts performances and supervises rehearsal

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