Artistic Director

Chorus America; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willamette Master Chorus in Salem, Oregon seeks an Artistic Director to plan, direct, conduct, and lead performances. You will audition and select chorus members, direct rehearsals, and curate season repertoire appropriate to members' talents.

You will review music from traditional and contemporary choral styles, prepare materials for each performance, and provide overall artistic leadership, direction, and vision. You will work closely with the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Experience directing a choir or chorus preferred.
• Strong musical leadership and rehearsal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, conduct, and lead performances by the Willamette Master Chorus.
• Audition and select chorus members; direct rehearsals.
• Review music from traditional and contemporary choral styles; select season repertoire.
• Prepare materials and provide overall artistic leadership, direction, and vision; liaise with the Board of Directors.

Job description

Salary: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually

Artistic

The Artistic Director plans, directs, conducts, and leads vocal and instrumental performances by the Willamette Master Chorus (WMC). They audition and select chorus members and direct rehearsals. They review music from a wide variety of choral styles, both traditional and contemporary, and select music for each season’s performances that is appropriate for chorus members’ talents and abilities. They prepare the materials that are needed for, and are responsible for the output of, each season’s performances. They provide overall artistic leadership, direction, and vision. They work closely with and report to the Board of Directors.