2006-33Resolution 2006 - 33
Agreement for Band Conductor Services for the
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
WHEREAS, the mission of the Village's Arts Commission is "to draw upon the diversity and
artistic talent within the Buffalo Grove community and to promote a broad spectrum of the Arts which will
serve to enrich our Village "; and
WHEREAS, in 2001, the Arts Commission, through the support of the Village, started the Buffalo
Grove Symphonic Band; and
WHEREAS, the Band is currently seventy members strong and has performed at every major
community festival in Buffalo Grove, plus performs at a variety of other events in the Buffalo Grove area;
and
WHEREAS, an Agreement between the Village of Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove Symphonic
Band Conductor would formalize the roles and responsibilities of each party.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, as follows:
1. The Agreement for Band Conductor Services for the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
( "Agreement "), attached as Exhibit "A" hereto is hereby approved.
2. The Village Manager is authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Village of Buffalo
Grove.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
AYES: 6 - Braiman, Glover. Berman. Kahn, Trilling, Rubin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: November 6 , 2006
APPROVED: November 6 2006
Approved:
Village President
Attest:
Villag erk
Exhibit A
11 -3 -06
Agreement for Band Conductor Services for the
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
This Agreement is for the direction and conducting of services ( "Agreement ") for the Buffalo
Grove Symphonic Band ( "Band ") and is entered into as of November 6, 2006, by and between the
Village of Buffalo Grove, an Illinois Home Rule municipality, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove,
Illinois 60089 ( "Village "), and Howard Green, Band Director and Conductor ( "Conductor ").
For and in consideration of the promises and agreements herein set forth, the Village and
Conductor hereby agree:
1) Scope and Description of Services. The Conductor will perform for the benefit of the Village
(as an independent contractor) the services herein. The Conductor must furnish all
professional services, labor, and supervision necessary or appropriate to fully perform the
services and all other duties and responsibilities of the Conductor pursuant to this Agreement.
2) Services. The Conductor shall oversee and accomplish the following:
a) Prepare for and conduct weekly rehearsals of the Band from the first week of January
through the third week of November. Additional rehearsals, changes in rehearsal days or
cancellations may be made by the Conductor.
b) Set -up rehearsal times and dates.
c) Coordinate and oversee auditions for the Band.
d) Determine the musical qualifications of all members.
e) Determine instrumentation and seating within the sections of the Band.
D Appoint an Associate Conductor, subject to approval from the Village.
g) Coordinate and conduct a minimum of two formal performances per year.
h) Choose and obtain repertoire to be performed at all concerts as well as identify concert
"themes" as appropriate, make determinations on any and all musical matters including
those that will affect the quality and public image of the performance., and submit programs
for all formal performance to the Deputy Village Manager and Chair of the Arts Commission
for review and approval.
i) Coordinate and conduct a summer and winter concert program.
j) Conduct educational concerts as requested.
Honorarium. The Village shall compensate the Conductor a total of $4,410.00 annually, paid in
four equal installments. Said compensation shall be paid from the Band's budget with revenue
obtained from performances and band sponsorships. An increase in compensation may be made,
subject to approval from the Village. In the event of unavailability of funds, the Village may modify
the amount of the payment. The Conductor shall be responsible to pay any and all taxes on
compensation received pursuant to this Agreement and the Village shall have no liability for same.
Budget. The Village shall oversee the Band budget and provide monthly financial reports to the
Conductor. The Conductor shall manage the Band budget and at no time shall make
expenditures beyond the funds available in the budget without approval from the Village.
• •
Term. The term of this Agreement shall begin effective immediately. Either party may terminate
this Agreement with 90 days prior written notice.
Howard Green, Director and Conductor
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
Wuw IV, PPVWI-A-�
Village of Buffalo Grove
Date
1.1- -7- 2ab(p
Date