The development of leadership skills within our students is one of the primary goals of the Plainfield Central Choral Department. Choir Board is a way for students to develop those skills. In cooperation with Mr. Rancatore, our student leaders play an important role in the success of the our ensembles. We take these positions very seriously and therefore want only the best students in positions of leadership. Students in these roles are expected to serve as examples for all of our students through not only their words and actions, but also their rehearsal etiquette, general attitude, and overall involvement in the program. Chief among their responsibilities is the regular demonstration and support of the core values of our department:
The following positions are open to choir students and filled each year by application and a choir department election. Basic duties and the descriptions of each position for on this team are can be found below:
- Responsibility through punctuality, following through with commitments, bringing supplies to rehearsal, communicating with the staff, delivering information to parents, and making a marked effort to improve musical skills and learn repertoire.
- Professionalism by displaying self-discipline, working well with others, having an attitude of respect of the director and other school staff, presenting a positive image for the organization, and displaying the qualities of a professional musician.
- Dignity by adhering to the campus dress code, using appropriate language and etiquette, displaying self-motivation in rehearsal, and presenting oneself in a well groomed manner.
- Integrity through honesty with the director, oneself, and other students, regular attendance at school and out of school rehearsals and events.
- Compassion through sensitivity and acceptance of diversity, displaying kindness and encouragement to peers, and showing sympathy for others.
The following positions are open to choir students and filled each year by application and a choir department election. Basic duties and the descriptions of each position for on this team are can be found below:
- President (Senior, Concert Choir): The choir president serves as coordinator of student officers and public liaison for the choir department and is responsible for scheduling and planning regular officer meetings, coordinating choir officer functions and assisting Mr. Rancatore as needed.
- Vice-President (Senior, Concert Choir): The choir vice-president to assist in all of the activities of the department. The choir vice-president will share the jobs of coordinating the regular social events, and assisting the choir president in all activities.
- Secretary (Senior, Concert or Treble Choir): The secretary should take notes at each officer meeting and then submit them via email to the officers and the director. The secretary will be responsible for attendance check-in at events and for keeping the calendar in the choir room updated.
- Social Media Officer (Senior, Concert or Treble Choir): The social media officer is responsible for communicating with students, the school, and the community concerning choir events through approved social media outlets, school news, and other forums as requested by the Director and the Choir Council. Student must possess the ability to access these platforms and demonstrate a reasonable command of the English language and exercise good judgement when managing these outlets.
- Treble Choir Representatives (2 Treble Choir members): The Treble Choir representatives are responsible for communicating Treble Choir's collective voice at each meeting. Communication skills are key.
- Mixed Choir Representatives (2 Mixed Choir members): The Mixed Choir representatives are responsible for communicating Mixed Choir's collective voice at each meeting. Communication skills are key. One will be elected from each Mixed Choir class period.
- Crew Chiefs (1 member each from Concert/Treble Choir): The crew chiefs are responsible for supervising the set up and tear down of each concert performance. Crew chiefs will be responsible for instructing and teaching volunteers on how the various aspects of the auditorium function.