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Music Director Agreement
"I need a Music Director Agreement for a regional orchestra in Auckland, starting March 2025, with specific provisions for recording rights and international touring commitments."
1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties - typically the music organization/institution and the music director
2. Background: Context of the appointment and brief description of the organization and role
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Season', 'Performances', 'Artistic Control', etc.
4. Appointment and Term: Official appointment, position title, and duration of the agreement including renewal terms
5. Duties and Responsibilities: Core responsibilities including conducting, programming, artistic leadership, and ensemble development
6. Artistic Control and Programming: Scope of artistic decision-making authority and programming responsibilities
7. Time Commitment: Required attendance, performance schedule, and time allocation expectations
8. Compensation and Benefits: Salary, benefits, allowances, and payment terms
9. Intellectual Property: Rights and ownership of arrangements, recordings, and other creative works
10. Professional Development: Provisions for continuing education and professional growth
11. Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, sick leave, and other leave provisions
12. Termination: Grounds and process for ending the agreement
13. Confidentiality: Protection of sensitive information and trade secrets
14. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including governing law, notices, and amendments
1. Guest Conducting: Terms for accepting external conducting engagements, used when allowing external appearances
2. Recording Rights: Specific provisions for audio/video recordings, needed when regular recording is part of activities
3. Academic Duties: Teaching responsibilities, included for positions at educational institutions
4. Fundraising and Development: Obligations for donor relations and fundraising, relevant for larger organizations
5. Travel Requirements: Specific travel obligations and compensation, needed for touring orchestras
6. Media Appearances: Terms for public relations and media commitments, important for high-profile positions
7. Housing Allowance: Terms of housing benefits, relevant for relocating directors
8. Performance Metrics: Specific performance evaluation criteria, used in larger institutions
1. Schedule 1: Compensation Package: Detailed breakdown of salary, benefits, and allowances
2. Schedule 2: Performance Calendar: Annual schedule of required performances and commitments
3. Schedule 3: Position Description: Detailed outline of roles and responsibilities
4. Schedule 4: Benefits Package: Comprehensive list of benefits and entitlements
5. Appendix A: Organizational Structure: Reporting relationships and organizational hierarchy
6. Appendix B: Approved External Activities: List of pre-approved external commitments and activities
7. Appendix C: Technical Requirements: Specific technical needs and support requirements
8. Appendix D: Code of Conduct: Professional behavior expectations and institutional policies
Authors
Arts and Entertainment
Education
Non-Profit
Cultural Services
Performing Arts
Music Industry
Entertainment Venues
Public Sector
Legal
Human Resources
Finance
Artistic Operations
Performance Management
Artist Relations
Programming
Marketing and Communications
Administration
Educational Outreach
Music Director
Artistic Director
Principal Conductor
Chorus Master
Orchestra Director
Ensemble Director
Creative Director
Musical Supervisor
Artistic Administrator
Head of Music
Director of Musical Studies
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