Michael Lysinger
Dallas
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Arts Administrator with extensive experience in the world of performing arts. Proven ability to seamlessly manage all logistical aspects ensuring smooth operations of projects. Proficient in contract management, event coordination, and travel logistics, with a keen eye for compliance and accuracy. Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to providing exceptional service and adept at building strong rapport with artists and stakeholders.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Chorus Administrator
Dallas Symphony Chorus
06.2019 - Current
- Responsible for communication and correspondence with 200+ chorus members
- Liaison to Dallas Symphony Association Operations, Stage Management, Marketing, and other departments.
- Maintains, reserves and prepares facilities for weekly rehearsals and performances
- Facilitates arrangements for guest artists, accompanists and symphony musicians
- Coordinates events, social media posts, uniform, and membership needs with DSC Executive Committee
- Supports and collaborates with Chorus Director, Assistant Director and Chorus Librarian
- Plans and executes rehearsal & performance logistics at the Meyerson and remote rehearsal locations
- Organizes Chorus auditions and re-auditions
- Creates rehearsal seating charts, records and tracks Chorus attendance and maintains Chorus databases providing regular reports to Chorus Conductor and Executive Committee
- Amplifies DSA EDI & SI activities to the Chorus
- Collaborated with finalists for DSA chorus conductor search
- Developed and executed COVID-19 testing procedures and protocols according to DSA COVID-19 policies
- Established regular “check-in” meeting between Chorus leadership and DSA Operations.
- Consulted and supported staff and activities of DSCC
Artist Liaison
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Booked and managed contract process for all artists for festivals, recitals, special events and community engagement
- Created individualized and detailed contracts, handled revisions and customizations
- Acted as point of contact and communication for artists during contracted period
- Funneled all communication from Conductor, Directors of Operations and Community Engagement, Accountant and Executive Director to artists and vice versa
- Engaged in projects with SFDC office staff as they related to artists
- Booked artist travel arrangements balancing artist preferences with travel budget
- Organized individual and group schedules for all travel
- Planned mass “travel days” for artist arrivals/departures
- Gathered needed information from artists – bio, headshot and other information needed for programs, housing, car rentals and medical safety protocols
- Tracked and submitted artist payroll and reimbursement, coordinated with accountant for timely disbursement
- Distributed and edited music scores for festivals
- Maintained Artist Master Roster
- Screened audition inquiries and assisted scheduling in-person and online auditions.
Head Choral Director
J. J. PEARCE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2004 - 05.2019
- Responsible for vocal training and student mastery of music reading skills in grades seven through twelve
- Led and supported choral staff on Pearce campus and at junior high feeder campuses
- Successfully revamped choral program to focus on student achievement, growth, learning and results
- Oversaw fine arts budgets, artist contracting and parent volunteer organization
- Maintained professional and supportive relationship with other Fine Arts staff on and off campus
- Organized large scale events and competitions
Head Choral Director
JERSEY VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL
08.1997 - 01.2004
Artistic Director
HOUSTON BOYCHOIR
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Responsible for artistic direction of Houston Boychoir including direction of rehearsals, performances, literature selection; procurement of performance venues, planning national tours, recruitment of membership, working with artistic, executive staff, board of directors and parent organization.
Choral Director
BRADLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.1989 - 01.1992
Associate Choral Director
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.1992 - 01.1994
Assistant Choral Director
NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL
01.1992 - 01.1997
Director of Chapelsingers Youthchoir
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – RICHARDSON
08.2007 - 05.2012
Director and East Cluster Leader
PLANO EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.2004 - 01.2005
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TexasSkills
- Logistical & Event Coordination
- Contract Execution
- Travel Management
- Attention to Detail
- Financial Timeliness
- Personable & Approachable
- Performs Well Under Pressure
- Flexible & Resilient
Office
214.871.4084
References
- Anthony Blake Clark, Conductor, Dallas Symphony Chorus, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, 806.930.7778, a.clark@dalsym.com
- Katie McGuinness, Vice President of Artistic Operations, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, 214.871.4048, k.mcguinness@dalsym.com
- Nathan Lutz, Executive Director, Carmel Bach Festival (April 2024), 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, 734.272.9393, n.lutz@dalsym.com
- Glyne A. Griffith II, DBA, CDP, CSR, Vice President of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, 214.871.4070, ggriffith@dalsym.com
- Emma Marzen, Executive Director, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, 311 E. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM, 87501, 505.988.2282. ext 5, emma@desertchorale.org
- Josh Habermann, Conductor, Dallas Symphony Chorus (former), 311 E. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM, 87501, 415.939.4514, joshhabermann@gmail.com
Timeline
Artist Liaison
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE
01.2020 - 03.2023
Chorus Administrator
Dallas Symphony Chorus
06.2019 - Current
Director of Chapelsingers Youthchoir
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – RICHARDSON
08.2007 - 05.2012
Head Choral Director
J. J. PEARCE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2004 - 05.2019
Director and East Cluster Leader
PLANO EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.2004 - 01.2005
Head Choral Director
JERSEY VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL
08.1997 - 01.2004
Artistic Director
HOUSTON BOYCHOIR
01.1996 - 01.2003
Associate Choral Director
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.1992 - 01.1994
Assistant Choral Director
NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL
01.1992 - 01.1997
Choral Director
BRADLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.1989 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Music Education -
Southwestern University
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