Musical Director
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL
To oversee the wellbeing of the chorus and its members
To ensure there are appropriate education and training opportunities to enhance and develop members’ skills and knowledge
To ensure that the best person available is appointed as MD and to manage that person to ensure that the aims and objectives of the chorus are being met
To prepare rehearsal plans with the MD, visiting coaches and Music Team as applicable
To promote the chorus in the wider community
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To direct the chorus at rehearsals, sing outs and other events and, where this is not possible, to liaise with the Executive to select a suitable alternative director for the event in question
To enhance and improve the music, singing and performance level of the chorus in a positive and encouraging way
To provide guidance to the Executive (or Music Team if appropriate) in the selection of suitable songs for the chorus
To assist and provide guidance to the Executive (or Music Team if appropriate) in auditioning prospective new members
To liaise with the Executive (or Music Team if appropriate) in the planning of rehearsals
To work together with the Executive (or Music Team if appropriate) in the selection and use of coaches and to work effectively in collaboration with the selected coaches
To encourage and nurture the skills of chorus members who wish to develop their own directorship and other relevant
To attend BABS directors’ events as appropriate and to feedback to the Executive (or Music Team if appropriate)
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To chair meetings of the Committee and the AGM
To define the roles of committee members with the agreement of the Committee
To be available to every member of the chorus
To motivate, encourage and congratulate, where appropriate.
To deal with difficult situations in a compassionate, effective and timely manner
To ensure that a democratic and inclusive approach is always adhered to.
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To support the MD to ensure that the chorus is prepared for rehearsals, sing outs, conventions and music festivals.
To recommend stage wear for chorus events and communicate these to the chorus.
To liaise with venue administrators/contacts and other Executive officers as appropriate to ensure the smooth and effective running of chorus events and to communicate the arrangements with the chorus.
To be the go-to person for all chorus matters, e.g., rehearsal/sing out times, stage wear, risers, directions, etc.
To keep the chorus calendar updated on the BCH website with event information as needed.