Choir Leadership

Students who wish to go above and beyond to serve their choir mates may apply for a leadership position on Choir Council. Selection takes place at the discretion of Ms. Zarecky, based on the application and possible interview, and the students' previous contributions to choir. Please review the following requirements and job descriptions prior to applying.

Link to application is at the bottom. 

PRESIDENT

Requirements:

• Minimum one year prior experience in the Palmer Choir program

• A member of Chamber Singers or Music & Main

• A history of good attendance and attitude

• A musical leader in the program

• Good communication skills, including regular use of e-mail

Duties:

• Lead by example by participating in all choir events, including fundraisers, performances, etc.

• Contact members of the choir(s) as needed

• Represent choirs at school-wide meetings

• Communicate problems to the director

• Organize and run monthly leadership meetings

• Organize and implement fundraisers and events

• Lead rehearsals/sectionals when needed

VICE PRESIDENT

Requirements:

• Minimum one year prior experience in the Palmer Choir program

• A history of good attendance and attitude

• A musical leader in the program

• Good communication skills, including regular use of e-mail

Duties:

• Lead by example by participating in all choir events, including fundraisers, performances, etc.

• Function as President if (s)he is not available (see duties above)

• Assist President with contacting the choir(s) as needed

• Communicate with other members of choir leadership

• Create leadership meeting agendas and communicate them to president and choir director

• Take notes during leadership meetings and email them to council & director

PUBLICIST

Requirements:

• Prior choir experience preferred, but not required

• Good communication skills, including regular use of e-mail

• Good handwriting

• Mature social skills

• Graphic design skills preferred, but not required (Canva, Photoshop, etc.)
  
  

Duties:

• Lead by example by participating in all choir events, including fundraisers, performances, etc.

• Inform admin, newspaper, and Terror TV of all choir fundraisers, performances, etc.

• Write all choir events on classroom calendar

• Create and distribute posters/fliers for choir events

• Create a social media presence for choir events

HISTORIAN

Requirements:

• Minimum one year prior experience in the Palmer Choir program

• Good organizational skills, particularly with Google Drive

• Good communication skills, including regular use of e-mail

• Ability to create/edit slideshows

Duties:

• Lead by example by participating in all choir events, including fundraisers, performances, etc.

• Collect photos at every choir event

• Create a slideshow for the choir banquet in May

SECTION LEADER

Requirements:

• Minimum one year prior experience in the Palmer Choir program

• Fundamental understanding of solfege, rhythms, and key signatures

• Good communication skills, including regular use of e-mail

• Mature social skills

Duties:

• Lead by example by participating in all choir events, including fundraisers, performances, etc.

• Lead sectional practices, using either practice tracks or a piano

• Communicate any issues to the president and/or director

TECH CREW

Requirements:

• No prior experience required

• Interest in sound and light technology

• Willingness to get dirty and do manual labor

• Good communication skills

Duties:

• Setting up and striking staging, sound, and lights

• Lead by example by participating in all choir events, including fundraisers, performances, etc.

• Communicate with classmates about choir events