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Soloist Contract

Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

Use this contract to help clarify expectations for your hired soloists.

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Permissions/Licensing, Performance, Tool, Operations

Orchestra Contract

Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

This sample contract provides a template as you incorporate a partnership with an orchestra.

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Governance, Leadership, Management, Operations, Performance, Permissions/Licensing, Tool

Copyright and the Community Chorus

Don Lee | June 19, 2018

Now more than ever, it’s important for choruses to understand their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of published music. New technologies are changing the way organizations purchase and use copyrighted materials. To complement a session at the 2018 Chorus America Conference, five music publishers talk about the key questions they are facing.

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Composing/Commissioning, Permissions/Licensing, Repertoire, Technology, Volunteer

Permissions and Licensing

admin_ca | November 10, 2016

Securing the rights to perform, commission, record or distribute music is an enduring and evolving landscape for choruses. Composer Abbie Betinis will explain each of the different types of rights relevant to choruses, how to secure those rights, their importance to composers, and how evolving technology plays a role.

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Nonprofit Chorus Self-Evaluation Tool

Chorus America Staff | October 1, 2011

A comprehensive evaluation tool for choruses that addresses nine areas: organizational purpose, programs & evaluation, governance, planning, fundraising, financial stability & transparency, marketing & public relations, human resources, and operations & facilities. Each section's questions are organized from legal minimums to best practices.

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Permissions/Licensing, Strategic Planning, Technique, Tool, Governance, Operations

A Chorus Guide to Getting the Right Permissions

Matthew Sigman | September 16, 2011

Securing the rights to perform, commission, record, or distribute music gets more complicated with every technological advance—here are basic guidelines to keep your chorus on the right side of legal.

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Permissions/Licensing, Management, Operations, Performance, Tool

Bylaws Checklist (Canada)

Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

Use this checklist to ensure that your chorus' by-laws include all the necessary components. (Canada only)

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Permissions/Licensing, Operations, Tool, Governance

Conflict of Interest Policy

Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

Use this policy template to ensure that your chorus is in compliance with tax requirements.

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Access and Accommodation Resources

Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

A list of resources to help choruses provide reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA regulations.

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Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Permissions/Licensing, Operations, Singers, Technique, Tool

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