Responsibilities and Expectations for the KCB Music Director
Responsibilities
- Chooses music for the band with input from band members.
- Leads rehearsals and concerts.
- Arrives at rehearsals and concerts with the scores prepared, knowing the music, and ready to
conduct the music in a confident, firm, and focused manner. - Provides information to the band on the pieces to be rehearsed prior to rehearsals and
provides concert playlists prior to concerts. - Provides musical direction to the band during rehearsals.
- Works with the executive to ensure the health and continuity of the band.
- Discusses with individual band members, as necessary, musical or playing issues when their
playing is disrupting the ability of the band to play together. - Assists with finding substitute musicians, when necessary.
- Attends executive meetings.Assists with finding a substitute conductor when the Music Director will be absent.
- If the opportunity arises, can help with obtaining concerts for the band.
Expectations
- Takes control of the rehearsal and is in charge.
- Does not let the band members disrupt or run the rehearsal.
- Keeps the focus on playing and musical direction.
- Conducts rehearsals in a firm, controlled manner, not allowing too much chatting and ensuring
that most of the rehearsal time is spent playing. - Communicates in a firm and respectful manner.
- Arrives on time.
Rehearsals
- Time: Wednesday nights from 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
- Location: Kirkland Park Chalet, 81 Park Ridge Road, Kirkland, QC H9J 1P9. Park Ridge Chalet Map
- Access to the chalet is available as of 7:00 pm, and street parking is available in front of the
building.