Director, Stratford Concert Band                                                                                           pdf version

Responsibilities of the Director

 The Director will interview membership candidates, choose works for performances, conduct rehearsals and performances, and make artistic decisions in consultation with the Executive. The Director may appoint an Assistant Director. The appointment must meet the approval of the Executive.

 The Director is also expected to attend Concert Band Executive meetings and the Annual General Meeting, and give reports when needed.

 The Executive of the Stratford Concert Band will assist the Director by:

•                     Keeping Band members informed about rehearsals and performances

•                     Helping to arrange performances

•                     Completing other administrative tasks as needed

Performances include, but are not limited to:

•                     Three formal concerts per year

•                     Summer Concert Series -  the Stratford Concert Band presents a concert every

               Wednesday evening during July and August (weekly rehearsals cease during the series)

•                     Music Festivals (Stratford Kiwanis, etc.)

•                     Performances at Stratford Legion functions and other military services

               (e.g. Legion Remembrance Day Church Service, Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph, Cemetery Decoration)

•                     Performances at local retirement homes

•                     Community performances, including Canada Day Parade

 Remuneration is $500.00 per month.

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The Stratford Concert Band is a dynamic Community Concert Band, dedicated to performing a varied repertoire at a high standard. The Band rehearses in Stratford every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.

For further information, please e-mail the President at president@stratfordconcertband.com or call (519) 271-7778.

Interested candidates should send an expression of interest, including a resume or CV by mail, to President, Stratford Concert Band, 289 Water Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 3C8, or by e-mail to president@stratfordconcertband.com.

CLOSING DATE: JUNE 30, 2010

The position is also being advertised through other means.

We thank all applicants, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.