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Structure and operation of the SMART Orchestra Organizational structure The SMART Orchestra will operate as a not-for-profit organization run exclusively by its membership, Board of Directors and elected officers. The artistic development of the participants will be the sole responsibility of the Artistic director. Below is a brief description of some of the roles and responsibilities of individual who are actively involved in the orchestra’s day-to-day operations.
Shannon Fitzpatrick, President/Executive Director Christopher T. F. Hanson, Artistic Director Philip Ruge-Jones, Vicepresident of Membership Services Cathy lara, Vicerpresident of Media Rreations Lene Richards, Secretary Mark Boucher, Treasurer Members-at-Large: Deanna Badgett Arlis Hiebert Joshua Lowe Sr. Executive Director Shannon Fitzpatrick, President The role of the Executive Director will be to design, develop and implement strategic plans for SMART Orchestra in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. The Executive Director will also be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization, including managing committees and staff and developing business plans in collaboration with the Board of Directros for the future of the organization. Conductor/Artistic Director Christopher T. F. Hanson
The role of the Conductor/Artistic Director will be to design and execute all rehearsals and performances of the orchestra and its members including but not exclusive to at least two public concerts hosted by the SMART Orchestra every season and at least one outside venue to which the orchestra will be invited as guest artists in every calendar year. The Conductor will also be responsible for the selection of music and preparation of ensemble needs both artistic and material will be recorded and archived for administrative purposes.
Chritopher T. F. Hanson (Biography)
Conductor, violinist, composer, pedagogue and musicologist, Hanson enjoys performing with a large and eclectic group of ensembles in the state of Texas and abroad. Recently, Hanson received both a Masters in Music history and a Masters in Composition from the Texas State School of Music. His research on African American composer Edmond Dédé has afforded him an array of speaking engagements and publishing opportunities and several of his new chamber works for small string and wind ensembles are scheduled for their debut performance later this year. As a violinist, Hanson enjoys performing with the Victoria, Mid-Texas and Corpus Christi Symphony orchestras. He also performs as a violinist and vocalist with the string jazz trio “No Strings Attached.” Hanson currently resides in San Marcos, Texas where he is finishing his third Masters degree in Music Theory under the supervision of Dr. Cynthia Gonzales. Hanson is the founder and creator of the SMART Orchestra, a community orchestra he created to encourage string education in the city and San Marcos school district in 2009, which is now active in two cities in the state of Texas: San Marcos and Brownsville. He currently works as the Artistic Director of the SMART Orchestra in San Marcos. In the near future, Hanson hopes to continue the success he has found with the podium in recent years by seeking opportunities to study and perform outside the state of Texas. Ultimately he plans to pursue his Doctorate in music before obtaining a university posiiton where he can develop and sustain his work with musicology and community string education initiatives.
SMART Instructors Joshua Lowe, Bass Marshall Chase, Oboe Shawn Lewis, Trumpet Adrian Rosales, French Horn Corderro Salazar, Cello/Bass Robert Sabo, Violin/Viola Ruben Garza, Violin Hyun-Jung Burrow, Cello The role of the SMART Instructor will be assigned by the Artistic Director and may encompass all or some of the following responsibilities: assisting, instructing and/or performing with the orchestra. The SMART Instructor is expected to have professional experience in string education and/or performance and must have received at least a high school diploma in order to be eligible to perform the designated tasks listed above. All work performed by the Instructors will be under the supervision of the Artistic Director. SMART Parents (Committee) The role of the SMART Parents Committee will be to assist the Vicepresident of Membership Services with any administrative tasks necessary to operate in the most efficient manner possible. The committee will be run by the acting Vicepresident of Membership Services who will be the primary liaison between the administration of the SMART Orchestra and the parents of student members. SMART Volunteers Volunteers will be recognized by the Board of Directors and will support a designated initiative or specific effort, also designated expressly by the Board of Directors. |
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