 His singing was praised by Czech audiences but his acting was found to be wanting.He was eventually appointed the house's chorus master at the beginning of the 1848–1849 season.By 1851 Maýr was no longer appearing in opera roles, but was now working as a conductor of a number of different musical ensembles in Prague; including choirs in various cathedrals in the city (such as the Our Lady of the Snows Basilica).