MUSIC DIRECTOR

The Music Director selects musicians, selects the accompanist, selects members, and develops musical programming with approval of the Board of Directors.

DEADLINES                DUTIES

5‑6 weeks before each concert

Confirm soloists for inclusion in the poster/flyer and other publicity.

4 weeks before each concert

Provide soloist biographies and list of orchestra members to program chair. Send biographies and pictures of soloists to publicity chair.

By December board meeting

Establish musical programming for the Society for the following year (including budget) and present to the Board.

Confirm Directorship for the following season.

May                              Prepare an annual report, including an evaluation of the season, for presentation to the Board at the June Board meeting.

Other responsibilities of the Music Director are:

• Select rehearsal accompanist.

• Secure scores for chorus members, and parts for orchestra and soloists as necessary.

• Audition prospective Choral Society members.

• Lead weekly rehearsals from September through May (except during breaks between concerts).

• Write or arrange for program notes for concert programs.

• Rehearse orchestra and soloists for concert when appropriate.

• Conduct chorus and musicians at concerts.

• Attend Board meetings, participate in discussion and decisions on policy matters.

• Assist Choral Society and Board in other ways as requested.

• Evaluate rehearsal and concert locations in conjunction with the Board.