[HANASHIR:4668] cantor and choir director HELP

[Rachelle and Howard Shubert <notfranz...>]

I am both cantorial soloist and choir director.  Recently, at the rabbi's 
request, I took on both roles at the same service for the first time.  It's not 
easy.  Is it normally done to wear both hats at the same service?  Does the 
cantor solo while facing the choir?  Or does someone else either  direct the 
choir or solo for some or all of the songs?  

Rachelle Shubert
notfranz (at) total(dot)net