Administration
Resources
Artistic Director Search
Whether a band in formation or an established organization, the Artistic Director is the visionary backbone of our Pride Bands. Here are some shared resources to assist you in your search.
Band Leadership Roles
A job description is an internal document that clearly states the essential job requirements, job duties, job responsibilities, and skills required to perform a specific role.
Bands in Formation
Interested in starting a band and applying as a Band in Formation?
Budgets
A documented plan detailing how to best utilize resources can be the difference between surviving and thriving. Creating a budget helps to plan for concerts and events, as well as provides valuable information for grants. Here are some tips to help you manage your money.
Bylaws
Code of Conduct
Does your band have a Code of Conduct? This document helps ensure all members are treated with courtesy and respect, and in accordance with the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
Copyright and Licenses
Learn more about copyright issues here, or by visiting the pages in the list below:
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) (copyright)
- BMI (copyright)
- GALA Choruses (copyright)
- Harry Fox Agency (music rights and royalties)
- National Association for Music Education (copyright)
- SESAC – Licensing
- Tresona (licensing; Tresona owns the marching band, choral, and orchestra custom-arrangement license rights to most major catalogs)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access and Belonging (DEIAB) Playbook
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access and Belonging (DEIAB) Readiness Questionnaire
- Pride Bands Alliance DEIAB Playbook Introduction Videos (coming soon)
Marketing Plan
A marketing plan is a comprehensive document or blueprint that outlines the advertising and marketing efforts for the coming year. See Marketing Plan samples from other Pride Bands.
Member Handbook
The purpose of a Member Handbook is to provide valuable information to its members.
Member Survey
A Member Survey is essential for helping Boards understand the expectations and concerns of its members. It is a way for Boards to collect important feedback from your members, make improvements to your band and governance, and show your members you genuinely care about their thoughts and satisfaction.
Professional Organizations
Check out information regarding our fellow music organizations:
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) – A professional organization of 750,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers, owned and run by its members, and the world leader in performance royalties, advocacy and service for music creators.
- Association of Concert Bands (ACB) – The ACB has formed Blanket Performance Licensing Agreements with both BMI and ASCAP for performance rights for its members and publishes a magazine, the ACB Journal, to exchange information among people involved in adult concert bands and sponsors many projects.
- BMI – Supports its songwriters, composers and publishers by taking care of an important aspect of their careers – getting paid.
- The Midwest Clinic – Offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons.
- Music for All – The largest and most influential music education organizations in support of active music making.
- NAMM – The annual NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, provides opportunities to see new music-related products, access to free professional education, and network with those who are passionate about music.
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME) – Among the world’s largest arts education organizations that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers
Recruitment
Whether it’s one member or one band, there’s always room for more.
Strategic Plan
Strategic planning is the process of documenting and establishing a direction for your band – by assessing where you are and where you’re going. The strategic plan is a place to record your mission, vision, and core values, as well as your long-term goals and the action plans you’ll use to reach them.
