GALA Choruses' staff includes an Artistic Director-in-Residence (ADR) to offer member choruses artistic mentorship and to provide artistic vision and direction to GALA Choruses events, projects and programs. The position has been designed as a rotating appointment with a two-year term. Artistic Director, Jane Ramseyer Miller will serve as ADR beginning September 1, 2010 for 2010-2012.

Member choruses may request the services of the Artistic Director-in-Residence via phone and email consultation, in-person consultation at GALA events, and on-site workshops and retreats. Consultation is provided without charge for GALA member choruses; choruses cover lodging, meals and transportation for on-site consultations and retreats.

Artistic issues addressed may include those listed below or others to be determined between the ADR and the requesting chorus.

• Creative and mission-focused programming, repertoire selection
• Community outreach and collaborations
• Score and rehearsal preparation, conducting technique, rehearsal best practices
• Vocal production, blend, singer placement, working with transgender voices
• Strategic planning in the areas of improving artistry, programming and musicianship
• Copyright and music license issues
• Accessibility and ADA issues
• Inspiring singer buy-in, excitement and commitment
• Organizational issues: auditions or not, attendance requirements, working with section leaders and music committees, creating a strong volunteer corps
• Budgeting and finance issues for artistic directors

GALA Choruses Artistic Director-in-Residence will also be instrumental in developing the artistic aspects of the Denver 2012 GALA Festival and expanding a web-based Artistic Resource Center to include GALA commissions, a CD discography and member chorus concert programs.

• ADR Description - (DOC - 37kb)
• Request for ADR Consulting - (DOC - 65kb)

Contact the Artistic Director-in-Residence.