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Out Loud Colorado Springs Men’s Chorus
Title: ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Supervised by: Out Loud Chorus Council
Purpose of Position: Contract position – to provide artistic direction and musical direction for the Out Loud chorus
Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours per week: Flexible hours, evenings and weekends
Out Loud Colorado Springs Men’s Chorus is a community chorus that is comprised of members from the LGBTQ+ community that are male, identify as male, or non-binary. Our mission is to inspire solidarity throughout the community and being a force to celebrate our collective humanity through song.
Responsibilities:
1. Promote the Chorus' focus on its mission (10%)
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Work with the Chorus, the Council, and volunteers to promote a positive atmosphere of community within the organization.
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Network with other arts organizations, music directors, and community groups to increase the visibility of the Chorus and to encourage collaboration.
2. Design, coordinate, and direct Chorus programming (70%)
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Organize an annual performance schedule including subscription concerts, outreach concerts and tours.
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Organize a rehearsal schedule at the beginning of each concert year.
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Conduct regular rehearsals as scheduled.
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Conduct auditions twice annually.
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Design each concert performance including theme development and integration of guest artists, ensembles, soloists and visual elements.
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Research and recommend technicians and musicians for each concert project, as appropriate.
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Coordinate with the Production Committee to ensure that technical needs, venue contracts, blocking, costuming, and staging details run smoothly.
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Audition, select and coach soloists.
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Provide any necessary support and artistic guidance to any outreach performance of the chorus.
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Communicate with the Accompanist regarding the rehearsal list, tempos and other performance details for recording rehearsal tapes.
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Provide rehearsal tracks as needed to support memorization of music by the chorus.
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Provide guidance and leadership to the Assistant Director and accompanist.
3. Facilitate the work of the Music Advisory Committee (10%)
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Identify concert themes and collaborations that support the chorus mission. Research appropriate music for the upcoming season.
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Ensure that current season music is selected and purchased with the assistance of committee members.
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Secure new arrangements and performance rights where appropriate.
4. Communicate regularly with the Chorus Members and Chorus Council (10%)
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Provide clear, positive communication of expectations to the chorus through verbal and electronic means.
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Attend Chorus Council meetings and provide necessary information as needed
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Attend and provide input for the annual Out Loud meeting in October.
5. Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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BA or Advanced Degree in Music with an emphasis in choral conducting or equivalent conducting experience (minimum 5-6 years).
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Experience conducting or working with a community-based chorus and with singers of various musical skills and experience.
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Interest in and commitment to embracing the mission of the Chorus.
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Ability to offer strong leadership skills as well as to balance work within a team setting.
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Flexibility in working with a diverse group of volunteers and personalities.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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An ability to work within electronic mediums: word processing, e-mail, internet, intranet, social media and video conferencing.
Payment:
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Payment starts at $750.00 per month (Negotiable depending on experience)
Please submit your resume to fbhall75@gmail.com no later than March 9, 2021. Resumes submitted after this date will not be accepted or reviewed by the committee.