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(If Different)PhonePhone TypeHomeCellWorkEmail Chorus DemographicsMember of GALA Choruses?YesNoNumber of Singers*Approximate Annual Budget*Age of Chorus*Approximate Age of Singers*Consulting RequestType of Consulting*Please SelectWeb/VideoPhone ConsultationOtherType of AdvisorType of Advisor*Artistic AdvisorBoard AdvisorCommunity Engagement AdvisorFundraising AdvisorNew Harmony FacilitatorAreas of FocusArtistic Director Focus Vocal production, blend, singer placement, working with transgender voices (AD, chorus) Creative and mission-focused programming, repertoire selection (AD, board or singers) Score and rehearsal preparation, conducting technique, rehearsal best practices (AD) Inspiring singer buy-in, excitement and commitment (AD, board or singers) Inspiring community outreach and creative collaborations (AD, board or singers) Advice in planning concert programming for Festival(AD) Strategic planning in the areas of improving artistry, programming and musicianship (AD, board) Copyright and music licensure issues (AD, board) Accessibility and ADA issues (AD, board) Assistance with AD compensation, evaluation, transition, hiring (AD, board) Budgeting and finance issues for artistic directors (AD, board) Organizational issues: auditions, attendance requirements, creating a strong volunteer corps, board communication If requesting a vocal clinic, describe any specific issues that you would like addressed: Vocal production, resonance/voice placement, warm-ups Vocal range extension, register transitions (vocal “breaks”), vocal tension Singer posture, breath support Chorus blend, vowel unification Singer exercises that address rhythmic accuracy, multi-meters, sustaining vocal line Singer exercises that address tonal memory, intonation, intervals Text, interpretation, word accents Singer voice placement Working with transgender voices Request for one-on-one AD consulting: Score preparation Conducting technique Rehearsal best practices Introducing new music to your chorus Audition and membership issues Budgeting and finance issues for artistic directors Score and rehearsal preparation, conducting technique, rehearsal best practices Inspiring singer buy-in, excitement and commitment Chorus Manager Focus Budgeting Concerns Fundraising concerns Human resources issues Marketing and social media Audience development Volunteer management Ticketing Board Development Focus Board development Strategic planning Policies and procedures Board meeting guidelines Board financial responsibilities Board personnel responsibilities Youth Chorus Focus Starting a youth chorus Youth chorus policies Member recruitment and retention Fundraising for youth choruses Outreach activities Other Focus