Student Job Descriptions: Schola Cantorum Managers

These positions are traditionally held by choral conducting and Voxtet students who are members of Schola. 
 
Report to: Manager of Music Programs & Concert Production
 
Ongoing duties: 
  • Communicate regularly with Manager of Music Programs & Concert Production regarding upcoming projects and rehearsals 
  • Maintain the roster of Schola attendance 
  • Prepare seating charts for each rehearsal, particularly when there are guest conductors
  • Keep note of what is rehearsed and communicate progress to guest preparers to assure continuity between rehearsals
  • Distribute music to singers and collect it after performances
  • Check scores in and out to each member using Insignia library software 
  • Prepare and strike the rehearsal space 
  • Take markings for all voice parts
  • Make announcements at rehearsals
  • Act as a point of contact for any choir member who is late or ill
  • Attend weekly Schola planning meetings
Special duties: 
  • In August, publicize choral auditions by distributing flyers 
  • On concert days and during tours, assist concert production staff in stage management, including:
    • Arrive early to set up and stay after to strike the venue
    • Take roll call on buses
    • Manage the singers’ use of the performance space 
    • Carry an extra set of music 
    • Organize the choir’s entry and exit from performance space
  • Publicize upcoming Schola performances at ISM Colloquium if David Hill is not present
  • Prepare name cards and other materials for the first rehearsal 
  • Assist with planning of tours and assist with logistics while touring
 
Payroll: This position reports time hourly each week in the online Student Employee system