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The 6-Guild Company & Compliance

An interconnected multi-disciplinary vocal organization grounded in professional industry standards (Chorus America, ACDA, AGMA, MOLA, GMWA). Enforcing prerequisite business gates before commercial execution.

Governance & Revenue GatesΒ·Chorus America Standards

Monetization Readiness Engine

Strict business prerequisites must be verified before the guild can legally invoice clients or distribute public payouts.

100% Complete
13 of 13 Gates Verified
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Phase 0 Requirements

Entity & Financial Foundation

Revenue Unlocked: Direct Donations & Seed Sponsorships
verified2026-01-15
501(c)(3) / Legal Entity Registered

Official incorporation documents and tax exemption EIN on file.

Required Signatory:Dr. Agualay
verified2026-02-01
Stripe Connect & Payout Bank Active

Verified merchant bank account linked for patron donations and ticket sales.

Required Signatory:Guild Finance Desk
verified2026-02-10
Sanctuary General Liability Insurance COI

$1M–$2M general liability certificate for cathedral and hall premises.

Required Signatory:Arts Coverage Group
Organizational ArchitectureΒ·Professional Choral Guild Taxonomy

The 6-Guild Company Directory

Every production requires clearly designated personnel across 6 professional vocal guilds before transacting.

Standards:ACDAAGMAChorus America

Artistic Leadership & Vocal Performance Guild

Ensemble direction, section vocal captains, tutti chorister pool, and sacred accompaniment.

ACDA / Chorus AmericaAssigned: Dr.

Artistic Director & Principal Conductor

Directs artistic vision, programs choral literature, leads tutti rehearsals, and shapes ensemble vocal blend.

Operational Scope:
  • ❖Repertoire selection
  • ❖Master rehearsal direction
  • ❖Guest artist programming
Dr. Agualay(home)
DMA Choral Conducting Β· Lead Maestro & Pedagogue
Required: Artistic Directorial Agreement, Code of Conduct
ACDA

Associate Conductor & Chorus Master

Covers conductor rehearsals, conducts sectional rehearsals, and directs off-stage cues.

Operational Scope:
  • ❖Sectional prep
  • ❖Vocal warm-ups
  • ❖Youth ensemble leadership
Open Call / Audition Cleared Pool
Required: Associate Conductor Contract
AGMA / NATS

Soprano Section Leader (Vocal Captain)

Leads Soprano 1/2 sectional intonation, high tessitura placement, and vowel alignment.

Operational Scope:
  • ❖Soprano sectional calls
  • ❖Vocal blend balance
  • ❖Sight-reading verification
Open Call / Audition Cleared Pool
Required: Section Leader Agreement, W-9 Verified
AGMA / NATS

Alto Section Leader (Vocal Captain)

Anchors Contralto and Mezzo-Soprano inner harmonic movement and chest/head mix.

Operational Scope:
  • ❖Alto sectional calls
  • ❖Harmonic balance
  • ❖Diction cohesion
Open Call / Audition Cleared Pool
Required: Section Leader Agreement, W-9 Verified
AGMA / NATSAssigned: Paul

Tenor Section Leader (Vocal Captain)

Guides lyric tenor resonance, passaggio transitions, and tenor counter-melodies.

Operational Scope:
  • ❖Tenor sectional calls
  • ❖Intonation in upper third
  • ❖Repertoire readiness
Paul(business)
Tenor 1 & Choral Vocal Producer (Cross-Domain)
Required: Section Leader Agreement, W-9 Verified
AGMA / NATSAssigned: Ezra

Bass Section Leader (Vocal Captain)

Provides fundamental harmonic anchor, low pedal resonance, and rhythmic precision.

Operational Scope:
  • ❖Bass sectional calls
  • ❖Tuning the fundamental
  • ❖Low octave support
Ezra Haugabrooks(orchestra)
Bass-Baritone & Sectional Intonation Anchor
Required: Section Leader Agreement, W-9 Verified
AGMA / Chorus America

Core SATB Chorister

Audition-cleared tenured vocalist in active season chairs across sacred and symphonic performances.

Operational Scope:
  • ❖Attendance at calls
  • ❖Repertoire binder mastery
  • ❖Concert black attire compliance
Open Call / Audition Cleared Pool
Required: Singer Engagement Agreement, W-9 Form, Media Release
American Guild of Organists (AGO) / ACDA

Principal Choral Accompanist (Pianist / Organist)

Reads open 4–8 part choral reductions, sounds section pitches, and supports vocal coaching.

Operational Scope:
  • ❖Open score reading
  • ❖Vocal coaching accompaniment
  • ❖Organ liturgies
Open Call / Audition Cleared Pool
Required: Collaborative Pianist Agreement, W-9 Verified