Choir Leadership Application
Students who wish to go above and beyond to serve their choir-mates may apply for a leadership position. Selection takes place at the discretion of the director, based on the application and possible interview, and the students' previous contributions to the 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 SFHS Choir program
- a member of Sonata or Chamber Singers
- 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 as needed
- represent the choir at school-wide meetings (such as student congress)
- communicate problems to the director
- co-approve department purchases with 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 SFHS 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 the student leadership
- create leadership meeting agendas and communicate them to president and choir director
- take notes during leadership meetings and email them to team / 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.
- put all choir events in the school bulletin
- make ASB poster requests for all concerts and fundraisers
- create and distribute fliers for choir events
- create a social media presence for choir events
SECTION LEADER
requirements:
- minimum one year prior experience in the SFHS 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 tracks or a piano
- communicate any issues to the president and/or director
HISTORIAN
requirements:
- minimum one year prior experience in the SFHS 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
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
- over/under cables! :)
- lead by example by participating in all choir events, including fundraisers, performances, etc.
- communicate with classmates about choir events