PROGRAM CHAIR

The Program Chairperson assembles information for concert programs in cooperation with the Music Director, Desktop Publisher and other board members. The Program Chair reports to the Vice President for Public Relations.

DEADLINES                DUTIES

June                             Participate in a transitional board meeting to discuss position with predecessor and Desktop Publisher, review job description and annual report.

August/September          Arrange for printer; get competitive quotes.; talk to General Manager.

{Quartet Copies was used again in the 1994/95 season. We get a better rate             when all NSCS business is done with the same printer; the printing of the winter and spring programs was excellent}

September, November, March

Announce deadlines for all program inclusions at first rehearsals for each concert.

26 days before concert                Make sure Desktop Publisher has:

Text      Membership List by section

Patrons List

NSCS Board Roster

Program Notes

Biographies *

Orchestra List

Membership information

Dominicks/Jewel benefit information         Benefit Concert announcements

Grants

Gifts in kind

Other Benefactors

In addition, be sure to check with Librarian and Music Director for             acknowledgment of Musical Scores and with Music Director for Information on NSCS's upcoming season.

* (For the spring concert I wrote the soloists’ biographies based on material from the Music Director.  I intend to assume this task permanently to ease the Desktop Publisher's workload.)

19 days before concert

Collect all ad copy. Make lists of ads by size and shape, including category, if needed, and give to Desktop Publisher.

Assist with proofreading.

12 days before concert

Inform board that this is the final date for inclusions or changes.

Assist Desktop Publisher with layout.

Paste up ads.

Call printer to order paper for cover.

8 days before concert     Deliver layout to printer.

5 days before concert     Proof program.

1 Day before concert      Deliver programs to dress rehearsal; distribute them to NSCS and orchestra members. Keep one for Program Chair’s file.

On‑going                      Attend Board meetings.

May                              Prepare annual report, revise job description if necessary, and discuss position with successor at transitional board meeting.