Arts & Entertainment
Amherst Town Band Seeks New Conductor
Applications must be in before Tuesday, May. 15
The Amherst Town Band has begun a search for a new conductor.
The band currently numbers approximately 35 members from all over Southern New Hampshire. The band annually performs a series of 8-10 summer concerts, a Christmas celebration, and a spring concert to benefit an area charity.
They rehearse regularly on Tuesday nights throughout the year at Souhegan High School.
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The conductor receives a modest stipend, but this is essentially a volunteer position.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and resume to info@amhersttownband.org before Tuesday, May 15. They will invite several of the best-qualified applicants to conduct the band at one of their regular rehearsals during June as they prepare the repertoire for the summer season.
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Responsibilities
The conductor of the Amherst Town Band will be the individual primarily responsible for the following:
- Select literature for each season
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Select concert orders
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Plan and conduct rehearsals
Conduct full concert schedule
Participate in marching/parade events
Attend Board meetings
The conductor may also assist responsible Band Officers with the following:
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Seek out new performance opportunities
Maintain regular performance opportunities
Plan and book concerts and parades
Coordinate performance needs with Equipment Mgr.
Coordinate publicity with Publicity Mgr.
Set up rehearsal space.
Email correspondence with members regarding performance and rehearsal schedules
Send invoices to towns and concert sponsors
Maintain contact with the Town regarding concert scheduling, tax-exempt status, etc.
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