Thank you Linda, I think that's fine. Sorry I didn't get back sooner.
(P.S. I think "select" comes from my computer background. I just like
the ring of the word, but of course "choose" is OK!)
Rory
On Sun, 7 Feb 2016 21:14:35 -0500, Linda Atherton wrote:
Rory,
Honestly, I don’t see any diffference between “choose” and “select."
I can’t imagine Deirdre taking substantial to mean 3 pieces, when we
do 15 or so each year. But if that really worries you, I’ll take it
out and just leave “…the music,” if the others are OK with that.
To address your concern that Deirdre will continue to operate as usual
and introduce too many new pieces after the start of the year, I
suggest adding the statement, “Occasional changes to the repertoire
may have to be made after the beginning of the concert year, but such
changes should be kept to a minimum.” Does that work for you? How
about the rest of you?
I added the part about the MC preparing and putting music in folders as
a way of impressing upon the AD the need to do this task in a timely
fashion, so that others can do their jobs properly. Again, I can take
it out. Margaret, Russ, Anna, Fernando any thoughts? I’d really like
to get this finished before 10PM tonight.
Thanks,
Linda
On Feb 7, 2016, at 4:29 PM, roryphoenix@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi,
I do not want to tell Deirdre she has to choose a "substantial" portion
of our music. I have no idea what that means, and I don't see how she
would. Three pieces out of a dozen could be considered a "substantial
portion." I think we just remove "a substantial portion of the". If
she says what about necessary changes that will inevitably come up,
then fine, put something about reasonable minimal changes (which is
what I did originally but I don't insist on it). Once we decide on the
music for the year, I think Deirdre is waaay too likely to start
changing things, without notifying us until rehearsal. That's why I
said once she selects the music, any changes need to be run by someone,
and I think that's why you have a music committee. I agree we aren't
going to change Deirdre. But she's asking for clear guidelines. I think
this is very clear.
Also, why say something about what the music committee does? If they
have the music in time to give to us, and we decide we want everything
in folders, then fine. But what does that have to do with the AD's job
description? All she has to do is get it together in time for the Music
Committee to distribute it. So removing those two parts (and
replacing "choose" with "select", you have
2. Based on the theme designated by the Board of Directors for Phoenix
Chorale's charitable organization partner for the upcoming concert year
(see Section B), select the music to be performed during the year and
supply a list of the chosen pieces to the Music Committee in time for
them to distribute it at the first rehearsal. Arrange, compose, and
adapt music as needed.
Rory
On Sun, 7 Feb 2016 15:12:10 -0500, Linda Atherton wrote:
Thanks everyone for the timely comments. Here is the latest
draft of the JD.
Changes made:
1. Removed “When signed…” from first paragraph.
2. Changed verb forms throughout.
3. Added “The Artistic Director shall:” at beginning of Section A.
4. Did not change #2, except for verb forms. (Rory, the Music Committee
has no business deciding when and what Deirdre can add to our
repertoire for the year. If she presents too few pieces at the
beginning of the year, then the Music Committee can step in immediately
and insist on getting more music ASAP. If she still doesn’t comply,
then we can take more drastic action. In other words, we need to
educate the Music Committee that they are responsible for pressing the
AD, if need be, to get a fairly complete music list before the start of
the concert year, and that the Board will back them up.)
5. “proposed concert dates" added to #3.
6. Compensation text added to #5 & #6.
7. Removed “that she deems…"
8. I think #9 is needed. I added a second part to the sentence. Let me
know if you still think it should be removed.
9. #12 - I removed “invited” so solicit is no longer redundant.
I’m going out for a bit. I will check for your comments and finish
this draft when I get home this evening.
Margaret, I’ll send you a separate doc with just the AD on it for
forwarding to Deirdre.
Linda
P.S - Has anyone heard from Fernando? Hope he’s OK.
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On Feb 7, 2016, at 2:38 PM, Anna Benoit wrote:
Looks good to me. Thanks for ally our work .
Sent from my iPad
On Feb 7, 2016, at 11:42, roryphoenix@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Here are my modifications for the Job Description.
PLEASE NOTE: I am not looking at the final contract wording until the
job description is agreed upon by us and Deirdre.
One change of note I made: I gave the AD complete control over
rejecting a singer. I removed the part about not being able to bring
them up to speed. I don't think she needs to justify rejecting someone.
If we don't like those decisions, we can replace the AD. Otherwise I
think that is micromanaging.
Thanks.
Rory
On Sat, 6 Feb 2016 17:11:37 -0500, Linda Atherton wrote:
Here is it. Let me know what I’ve missed and/or misunderstood.
Thx!
Linda
Linda Atherton
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Portland, ME 04101
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