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Artistic
Director Job Description
The Artistic Director reports to
the Board of Directors and has the following
responsibilities:
Artistic
Management
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Provides overall artistic leadership, vision, and
direction to MCOB
• Attracts,
recruits, inspires, and retains a diverse group
of singers
• Auditions
singers as needed, no less than once per year
• Before the
final concert of each season (typically by
March), presents to the Board for approval a
comprehensive concert plan for the coming season
that includes a variety of repertoire
• Auditions,
selects and prepares ensembles from within MCOB
• Plans and
leads all rehearsals and conducts regular
performances of MCOB, except when guest
conductors are involved or as the Board approves
otherwise
• Arranges for
appropriate substitute in the event of illness or
other absence
• Determines
singer eligibility to perform in concerts based
on the Artistic Director's rehearsal attendance
policy
• Recommends
guest artists for each season, with the approval
of the Board. Provides guidance and oversight to
guest artists
• Participates
in the creation of print and media material,
including the concert program, publicity, and
advertising copy
• Demonstrates
ongoing commitment to professional development as
a musician
Organizational
and Public Relations
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Communicates information in a timely manner with
choir, Board, and others involved in concert
preparation
• Appoints and
consults with section leaders
• Attends some
or all Board meetings as an ex-officio member and
gives Artistic Director’s reports
• Works with
Budget Committee and Board to develop budget;
operates within budget
• Collaborates
with other musical and artistic organizations
• Serves as
principal spokesperson for MCOB; participates in
media interviews and community activities that
publicize and advance the MCOB and its concerts
• Supports
fundraising activities
• Adapts
strategies to widen the appeal of MCOB to new
audiences while retaining existing audiences and
respecting the choir's traditions and history
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