Chris Hill

CURRENT ROLE:

1998 - 2022: Sioux Falls Municipal Band Conductor / Bandmaster

Conducted Municipal Band concerts at various venues throughout Sioux Falls; provided enjoyable, free-of-charge entertainment experience for concert goers.
Created up to 38 unique annual concerts performed over 12 weeks concert season.
Coordinated with community partners to set up concert season; selected repertoire based on venue and demographics.
Assigned parts based on individual players' skill levels and strengths.
Served as public liaison for band; scheduled and presented radio and television interviews.
Maintained and managed band-owned assets; regularly inventoried and updated repertoire library; ordered new music based on concert needs and availability.
Managed annual budget for band· prepared and filed annual report.
Appointed first ever Conductor Emeritus in band's 103 year history.