Guest Conductor Survey – Arkansas Chamber Singers

1. The rehearsals were organized, and the finalist had done the amount of pre-rehearsal prep I expect of a Chorus music director.

2. Rehearsals were efficient. I felt that the pace of rehearsal was appropriate and that we accomplished a lot in each session.

3. I felt prepared to give a great performance by the concert date.

4. Please use the space below to detail any comments you may have about the rehearsal process.

5. The finalist's conducting skills were excellent. There was a lot of clear, expressive information coming from the podium.

6. The finalist demonstrated expert knowledge of the musical selections in this concert.

7. The sound of my section improved during the finalist's tenure.

8. I believe the finalist would help me develop into a better singer if s/he became the permanent music director.

9. The finalist is a superlative musician and evoked a highly expressive performance the chorus.

10. The quality of our concert performance was very high.

11. I believe the choir's performance standard would significantly improve over time if the finalist became the permanent music director.

12. The music selections for this concert is a good representation of the chorus.

13. Please use the space below to detail any comments you may have about the finalist's musical direction.

14. The finalist has excellent communication skills.

15. I believe the finalist's personality is a good fit for the choir.

16. I would be enthusiast about the choir's future if this finalist is retained as the permanent music director.

17. Please use the space below to detail any comments you may have about the finalist not covered in the categories above, or any other comments you wish to forward to the board regarding this finalist.

18. If you've sung with the choir for the first three concerts, weigh all the factors you consider important, please rank the candidates according to your preference for the next choir director, with “1st Choice” being your favorite.

Dr. Lorissa Mason

Dr. Gabriel Statom

Dr. Andrew Morgan