Chorus Fireworks: ADs, let's be honest!

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In multiple GALA settings, artistic directors have identified fatigue and burnout as serious issues in our fall 2022 season. For our October 2 conversation, help us identify which issues are most relevant to your situation.

Email *

Your Name *

Chorus Name *

Type of Chorus *

SATB

SSAA

TTBB

Youth Chorus

Other:

Role in your chorus *

Artistic Director

Assistant Director

Other:

To what to you attribute your fatigue/frustration/anxiety? List as many as apply. *

Constantly pivoting to change plans due to Covid.

Angst everywhere. Singers are emoting without boundaries.

Singers are tired.

Singers moved away or quit.

Lack of board support for my role.

Board is not engaged and stepping up.

Financial struggles as a chorus.

Hard time getting volunteers to step up.

Too much admin on my plate and not enough music. Losing touch with the joy of the job.

Having trouble focusing on planning and tasks in general.

Lack of time off. I need a break!

Audiences are small.

Chorus size has shrunk, trouble getting singers to audition.

Other:

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What has helped? How do you create boundaries and healing spaces to support your own health?

What is going well this year? What is giving you energy and hope?

What are ways that GALA Choruses can support you?