Conductor Requirements

If selected to conduct one of the Region III SJCDA Choirs, conductors  are required to adhere to the following procedures:

• Submit a final program to the SJCDA Board of Directors in June of the year prior to when they will conduct.  Any selections which are out of print must be accompanied by written, certified approval from a publishing agency regarding terms of use, performance, and duplication (selections will not be ordered or performed without written consent of the publisher).  Conductors must bring alternate selections to the meeting.  Final programs must be composed of at least 50% of the selections originally submitted to the conductor selection committee.

• Provide all relevant information necessary for SJCDA to order approved music.  SJCDA will handle the purchase and distribution of the music to the region choirs, providing a copy of the music to the conductor and accompanist.  The order will be placed in July of the year prior to their concert.  NOTE: Jr/Sr conductors are required to review combined finale selections prior to the board meeting so a final mutually agreed-upon piece may be brought before the board.

• Lead a brief reading session at the Fall General Membership Meeting with the assistance of their chosen accompanist.

• Prepare a practice tape for their respective chorus.  SJCDA will arrange duplication and distribution. 

• Attend the Region III SJCDA Choral Auditions and select their chorus on that date (Jr/Sr only).

• Plan and conduct all rehearsals and concerts for their Region III Chorus, as dictated by the SJCDA calendar, in cooperation with the Chorus Manager and Festival Coordinator.

• At the conclusion of each Jr/Sr rehearsal, the conductor must provide a brief overview or summary of what they have taught that day.   This will enable the Coordinator to test absent students at the next rehearsal. 

Each Conductor is asked to serve on their respective Conductor Selection Committee beginning in March immediately after they conduct.  This will continue for a total of 3 years, with the conductor serving as Committee Chair in their third and final year on the Committee.  NOTE: this is optional for conductors living outside the Region III area.