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A Capital Farewell for Norman Scribner

Robin L. Perry | June 8, 2012

DC's "dean" of choral conductors steps down and reflects on a career that spanned a half century in the U.S. capital

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Careers, Conducting, History, Impact/Value, Leadership

Masterclass in Motion: The Making of a Choral-Orchestral Conductor

Matthew Sigman | March 21, 2012

Early- and mid-career learning for choral conductors is hard to find and requires a public process that demands courage and stamina.

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Careers, Choral-Orchestral, Conducting, Performance, Rehearsal, Technique

Navigating a Music Director Transition

An Online Seminar
Chorus America Staff | January 10, 2012

Responding to survey data that revealed that 33% of responding conductors were founding directors that anticipated retiring from their ensembles within 5-10 years, Chorus America created this online seminar, Navigating a Music Director Transition. The 4-part seminar is a vital resource for any choruses anticipating an artistic change.

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Careers, Conducting, Governance, Operations, Strategic Planning, Technology

The Road to Chorus Management

Matthew Sigman | December 1, 2011

As the profession of chorus management matures, managers are finding new ways into their careers.

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Music Director Search Audition Evaluation Form

Template for Evaluating Finalists
Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

A rating form for singers to use when evaluating conductors who have been identified as finalists during a music director search.

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Choral Conductors Today: A Study

Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

Chorus America interviewed more than 700 conductors about their career paths, levels of education, salary, job satisfaction, and more in 2005. The resulting data provides a profile of the "typical" choral conductor that may be surprising.

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Music Director Search Audition Evaluation Form

A Sample from the Dessoff Choirs
Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

A rating form for singers to use when evaluating all potential conductors during a search.

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'Music Director Transition' Tool: Sample Search Timeline

Chorus America Staff | January 1, 2011

A sample timeline to help with music director search planning.

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