APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 15, 2025 Interviews will begin in June.
Job Description - Role and Responsibilities
The Management Team is the supervising authority of the Musical director. Role and Responsibilities
Plans and implements the musical program of the chorus:
Teaches members to sing four-part harmony, barbershop style
Assesses the musical qualifications of prospective members
Determines musical eligibility of members for singing engagements, shows and competition
Chooses, trains and leads a team of musical leaders to assist in carrying out the musical program, including Assistant Directors, Section Leaders, Recording Evaluators, Creative Team, Visual Team
Assumes or delegates responsibility for aspects of chorus performance including: standing positions, music, order of program and emcee
Selects music for competition that meets all Sweet Adelines requirements
Collaborates with the show chair and creative team to plan and direct chapter shows
Encourages participation of chapter members in quartets
Selects coaches and arranges multiple coaching sessions each year
Prepares and directs weekly rehearsals (or provides suitable replacement, in the event the director cannot attend). Communicates weekly plans, including sectionals, and determines timing and content for sectionals.
Directs the chorus at all performances, chapter shows and competition (or provides suitable replacement, in the event the director cannot attend)
Participates as member of the Chorus Management Team
Brings recommendations of the Music Team to the Management Team for decision and action
Pursues continuing education on directing a chorus, including pursuing certification through the director certification program offered by Sweet Adelines International
Attends, when possible, and promotes chorus member attendance at regional and international educational events
Reviews past performances of River Blenders and related score sheets as well as past performances of other champion choruses to better understand the Sweet Adelines competition process and scoring.
Ensures that all roles and responsibilities are conducted in accordance with the Sweet Adelines Code of Conduct, Chapter Standing Rules and terms of the Musical Director Agreement (Contract).
Participates in an annual performance review with the input of the Management and Music Teams
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