Geared for Growth: Exceptional Ensemble Leadership

Taught by Bill Colosimo, in partnership with Acaville

What separates a good director from a transformational one? Bill Colosimo has spent over 40 years finding out.

Geared for Growth: Exceptional Ensemble Leadership is a master class for choral and a cappella directors ready to lead at a higher level. Across four units, Bill draws on decades of real experience with ensembles just like yours to deliver a practical, principle-centered framework covering the psychology of leadership, artistic direction, organizational development, and your personal impact on growth. Whether you lead a student group, a community chorus, or a professional ensemble, this course meets you where you are and shows you exactly where to go next.

Module 1 Leadership Principles
Unit 1 Understanding People's Minds: From Fear to Faith  - Preview
Unit 2 The Importance of Followers  - Preview
Unit 3 History of Leadership Models  - Preview
Unit 4 Why Transformational Leadership?
Unit 5 Swap Power for Influence: Lessons Learned
Module 2 Artistic Leadership
Unit 1 Selection of Repertoire for Success
Unit 2 Selection of Repertoire for Success
Unit 3 Teaching to Empower: Important Resources
Unit 4 Gender and Age Sensibilities: Knowing Your People
Unit 5 Your Voice Initiatives: Engaging Your People
Unit 6 Establishing and Monitoring Accountability for Artists
Unit 7 Rehearsals, Scheduling, and Group Naming
Module 3 Organizational Leadership
Unit 1 Understanding and Navigating Board Dynamics
Unit 2 Effective Operational Teams
Unit 3 Mission, Vision, and Brand
Unit 4 Strategic Planning and Funding
Unit 5 Establishing and Monitoring Accountability for All
Module 4 Your Impact on Growth
Unit 1 Your Impact on Growth: Membership
Unit 2 Your Impact on Growth: Patrons
Unit 3 Your Impact on Growth: Sponsors
Unit 4 Your Impact on Growth: Community and the Choral Ecosystem
Unit 5 Your Impact on Growth: Yourself
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