Choral Arts Director & Conducting Educator

Music Opportunities; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, seeks a Director of Choral Activities at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This full-time, 9-month appointment begins August 2027 and includes directing the Conservatory Choir, programming diverse repertoire, and teaching choral conducting.

The candidate will recruit students for Conservatory programs, build relationships with high school choral programs in the mid-Atlantic, administer the choral area, and participate in faculty meetings

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in choral conducting or equivalent professional background.
• Proven track record of collegiate teaching.
• Effective recruitment strategies.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Conservatory Choir and programming diverse repertoire from historical to contemporary works.
• Teach undergraduate conducting courses and conduct choral rehearsals.
• Recruit students for Conservatory programs and build relationships with mid-Atlantic high school choral programs.
• Administer the choral area and participate in faculty meetings and auditions.

Skills

Choral conducting

Teaching

Recruitment

Collaboration

Program development

Education

Terminal degree in choral conducting

Job description

Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, seeks a Director of Choral Activities at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This full-time, 9-month appointment begins August 2027 and includes directing the Conservatory Choir, programming diverse repertoire, and teaching choral conducting.

The candidate will recruit students for Conservatory programs, build relationships with high school choral programs in the mid-Atlantic, administer the choral area, and participate in faculty meetings