After-School Choral Director, Sing! Youth Program

Music Academy of the West; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Job summary

The Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara is seeking a Choral Director for the Sing! program, teaching up to 10 hours weekly after school across six local sites.

This part-time role involves leading rehearsals, conducting concerts, and developing repertoire that embraces diverse communities. The ideal candidate will hold a music degree and have proven experience directing children's choirs, with a passion for classical music and nonprofit arts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a children's choral director.
• Music degree and commitment to nonprofit arts.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Choral Director for the Sing! program, teaching up to 10 hours per week after school at 6 local sites.
• Lead monthly All-Choir rehearsals at the Music Academy of the West campus.
• Conduct Sing! concerts and special events.
• Teach and perform choral repertoire that promotes cultural exploration.
• Participate in repertoire selection, syllabus and program development, planning and execution of performances.
• Manage parent volunteer groups, site coordinators, and collaborative pianists.
• Participate in Academy programs such as the Summer Festival, and Sing! recruitment events.
• Attend regular meetings with administration, Sing! Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Choral directing

Education

Music degree

Job description

The Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara is seeking a Choral Director for the Sing! program, teaching up to 10 hours weekly after school across six local sites.

This part-time role involves leading rehearsals, conducting concerts, and developing repertoire that embraces diverse communities. The ideal candidate will hold a music degree and have proven experience directing children's choirs, with a passion for classical music and nonprofit arts.