Tuesday 22 February 2011

CODE of CONDUCT, campus session and 5a.

Thinking up a code of conduct is extremely challenging considering at least 70% of my professional practice is Solo based.My main work place is my home, then rehearsal space, various gig spots and rarely the Theatre space.
Analysing the ethics on the Musical Theatre side within my professional community is much easier as there's generally contracts to abide to and people to work under. At the campus session on Monday (21st) we got into groups to put together a code of conduct, our group specialised in the performance/Musical Theatre side. Here's what we came up with-
The Performers Code Of Conduct
  • A performer must have consideration and Respect for who they're working for, or with.
  • A performer must have dedication to the preparation needed for the product.
  • It is acceptable for a Performer to have a conscientious use of sheet music, music and choreography within a teaching and auditioning environment.
  • A performer must fulfill contract obligations.
  • A performer holds the responsibility for the safety of you and others around you.
  • A performer must avoid deliberately endangering their health.
These are the ethics that I aim to follow whilst working on Musical Theatre projects/ contracts however, many of these 'rules' wouldn't apply to my current professional practice of purely singing, therefore I have racked my brain to come up with personal regulations.

A Singers Code of Conduct
  • A singer must have consideration and respect for musicians or collaborative singers.
  • A singer holds responsibility for their vocal health.
  • A singer should strive to sustain and increase singing ability.
  • A singer must be dedicated to rehearsal time.
  • A singer has the responsibility for the material they wish to share.
Thinking about whether one of the regulations in first set applies to me-
  • It is acceptable for a Performer to have a conscientious use of sheet music, music and choreography within a teaching and auditioning environment.
!!?!!?!! I use songs, sheet music and music for performance purposes as well as in auditions and so do many, but it is not our original material. Is it legally correct or is it a comparative ethic? Ethical Dilemma?!

Also in the campus session we discussed Virtues, which I think of, as individual values or qualities.

Which Virtues do I have on a personal basis..
Confident
Generous
Positive

Which Virtues do I need for my profession..
Confidence
Reliability
Persistence

Obviously there's many more but I think it's important to analyse the virtues we have, need and maybe need to develop to create a good working Ethos within my Profession Practice.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks Jo! I can't believe I couldn't make it on monday...feel a little lost now! Thanks for the summary though, it was very helpful!

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