2009 Louis Botto Award
Eligibility and Selection Criteria The Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal honors mid-career chorus leaders who have demonstrated outstanding leadership of their professional or professional-core choral ensemble. Chorus America intends that the term "leadership" be understood in the broadest sense and not be limited only to conductors. Nominations may be submitted by other chorus leaders who are familiar with the nominee's work. Self nominations are not accepted. The selection criteria include, but are not limited to, the following: A. The recipient shall be responsible for achieving exceptional artistic quality with a member ensemble of Chorus America. The professional ensemble shall have been in existence for at least 10 years at the time of the nomination. Both fully professional and professional-core ensembles are eligible for consideration. B. The recipient shall have demonstrated a true entrepreneurial spirit, defined by willingness to 1. Take risks to create a superior artistic product 2. Present adventurous programming 3. Place artistic achievement above personal gain 4. Continuously advance the artistic mission of the ensemble C. The recipient shall have demonstrated firm commitment to the fair payment of professional choral ensemble singers. The Louis Botto Award can be received only once by any individual. The nomination should include these items in an email: • Name of nominee • A statement of the nominee's qualifications for the award • A summary the accomplishments of the ensemble under the nominee's leadership • A list of three (3) supporting references. Note: Please arrange for these three persons to submit directly to Chorus America an email confirming the qualifications of the nominee. Note: No attachments of recordings, reviews, or repertoire lists are required. Nominations and letters of recommendation must be received by Catherine Davies, Director of Membership Services, no later than March 2, 2009: catherine@chorusamerica.org. Questions? Contact Catherine Davies at 202-331-7577 ext 240 or catherine@chorusamerica.org.

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