About This Role
The Artistic Director is responsible for envisioning and planning the annual concert season, collaborating with musical and production teams to execute concerts, and coordinating with the Board on fiscal matters. The Director serves as the primary Chorus conductor for rehearsals and performances, and is also responsible for auditioning new members and providing ongoing vocal, musicianship, and performance instruction.
Responsibilities
- Foster an inclusive, affirming environment aligned with EGMC’s values
- Design seasonal programming that supports the mission and engages audiences
- Create the theme, artistic direction of, and content of all musical performances in consultation with the Board and collaboration with Production team
- Select full Chorus and Intersections (small vocal group) music for all performances and cause music, practice tracks, and other necessary resources to be ordered in time for rehearsal schedules
- Seek out and hire musical accompanists, substitute conductors, and musical artists as needed for rehearsals and performances
- Conduct the chorus at all rehearsals and performances
- Write narrative as needed for concert projects
- Establish rehearsal schedules and performance dates sufficient to prepare the performing members, the full Chorus and Intersections, for performances
- Plan and implement gender-inclusive voice, musicianship, and/or performance instruction through Class Voice sessions and/or during regular rehearsals, to be offered a minimum of twice per month from September to June each year
- Communicate with the Chorus on matters of rehearsals, auditions, performance, and other relevant logistical and artistic matters
- Audition interested parties for admission to the Chorus three times per year, before the start of each term
- Create a safe and welcoming environment for all
- Network with arts organizations and community groups to elevate the Chorus’s presence
- Collaborate with regional choruses, support community engagement performances, and align artistic work with outreach goals
- Participate in community relations activities to support the Chorus and promote performances
- Conduct oneself with respect and kindness to Chorus, the Board, and community relations, and uphold all EGMC policies, procedures, and expectations in such regard
- Inform the Board of all monetary needs related to music purchase, use of musical accompanists, and other expenses related to the conduct of the Chorus performances to include these expenses in budgetary documents
- Advise the Board on matters related to equipment, music, venues, community opportunities to perform, connections to other like-minded choruses, and similar issues that enable the Board to plan for sufficient resources to support these matters