2013 Managers & Director’s Schedule
2013 Retreat Agenda
Join us for a unique retreat where the agenda and discussion topics are created by the managers and directors who attend. You are invited to submit your own requests for discussion topics. Any topic from very specific to broad conceptual issues are welcome.
GALA “Best in Show” Fair
For our opening event Friday afternoon, each chorus is invited to bring a visual representation of a “best idea” from 2012: unique programming theme, outreach strategy, social media campaign, fundraising event...you name it. Tables will be available for your presentation (think Science Fair). Be creative! Audio, visuals, costumes, photos, and handouts are all encouraged. In addition, bring copies of a short summary of your “best idea” with your contact information so that delegates can connect if they have questions or want to follow up.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18TH |
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5:00-7:30pm | Registration: Point Loma | |
5:00-6:30pm | GALA "Best of Show" Fair - Palm I | |
6:30-7:30pm | Meet and Greet Cash Bar: Cabanas (outdoors) light refreshments will be served and the San Diego choruses will perform | |
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH |
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ARTISTIC DIRECTORS - Palm II | ||
9:00am-5:00pm | Participants to set their own agenda | |
LARGE CHORUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS - Crown Point | ||
9:00am-5:00pm | Participants to set their own agenda | |
MID-SIZE CHORUS ADMINISTRATORS - Mariner Point | ||
9:00am-5:00pm | Participants to set their own agenda | |
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20TH |
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ARTISTIC DIRECTORS - Palm II | ||
9:00-10:30am | Participants to set their own agenda | |
LARGE CHORUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS - Crown Point | ||
9:00-10:30am | Participants to set their own agenda | |
MID-SIZE CHORUS ADMINISTRATORS - Mariner Point | ||
9:00-10:30am | Participants to set their own agenda | |
GROUP MEETING - Palm II | ||
10:30-11:30am | Group discussion of GALA programs and upcoming events | |
BRUNCH - Palm Court | ||
11:30am-1:00 pm | ||
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS - Palm II | ||
1:00-5:00 pm | Participants to set their own agenda | |
LARGE CHORUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS - Crown Point | ||
1:00-5:00 pm | Participants to set their own agenda | |
MID-SIZE CHORUS ADMINISTRATORS - Mariner Point | ||
1:00-5:00pm | Participants to set their own agenda |

Planned Discussion Topics
- Support and discussion for mid-sized chorus managers
- Full-time ED conversations
- Holiday repertoire reading session
- Core repertoire for outreach gigs
- General repertoire reading session
- Youth chorus networking and topics
- Starting a youth chorus
- Conversation with GALA board, staff and all delegates