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Subset of Management, refers specifically to logistics, insurance, etc.

When Extreme Weather Threatens a Concert

Choruses share stories about making decisions and contingency plans when faced with inclement weather on concert days.
Mike Rowan | December 30, 2015

Has bad weather caused you to scramble at the last minute to cancel or salvage a performance? If you have never been forced to react to this type of scenario before, it is a good idea to have a plan in place should it ever occur. These choruses shared their first-hand experiences of dealing with major complications brought on by Mother Nature.

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Management, Operations

Chorus Operations Survey Report (2015)

Roland Kushner | November 11, 2015

Chorus America's annual survey of the operations of choruses, the Chorus Operations Survey Report includes more than 30 different analyses, from number of board meetings to board giving, from ticket pricing to chorus dues amounts, from accompanist pay practices to marketing efficiency. The 2015 report features data from the 2013-2014 season.

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Leadership, Management, Operations, Research/Data

The One-Person Everything Shop

Kelsey Menehan | August 19, 2015

Being the only person managing the day-to-day operations of a chorus is not for the faint of heart, but the pay-off can be sweet. Here’s how a number of solo administrators pull it off.

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Careers, Management, Leadership, Operations

Technology Tools for Today’s Chorus

David Dombrosky | March 25, 2015

Your chorus needs effective digital tools to support everyday management, but how do you know what the right tools are? Consider these questions and tips for choosing the most effective technology for your needs. 

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Management, Operations, Technique, Tool, Technology

Chorus Operations Survey Report (2014)

Roland Kushner | December 17, 2014

Chorus America's annual survey of the operations of choruses, the Chorus Operations Survey Report includes more than 30 different analyses, from number of board meetings to board giving, from ticket pricing to chorus dues amounts, from accompanist pay practices to marketing efficiency. The 2014 report features data from the 2012-2013 season.

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Leadership, Management, Operations, Research/Data

Chorus Operations Survey Report (2013)

Roland Kushner | November 20, 2013

Chorus America's annual survey of the operations of choruses, the Chorus Operations Survey Report includes more than 30 different analyses, from number of board meetings to board giving, from ticket pricing to chorus dues amounts, from accompanist pay practices to marketing efficiency. The 2013 report features data from the 2011-2012 season. If you are interested in learning more about the survey's findings and other critical arts research, you can find Chorus America's latest webinar, "Research Your Chorus Should Know About!" on-demand here. 

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Leadership, Management, Operations, Research/Data

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