Choral Conductor & Artistic Leader, Tours + Donor Relations

Virginia Glee Club; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conductor provides the artistic vision, vocal pedagogy, and educational mentorship for the Virginia Glee Club and leads the musical direction of all performances. They report to the executive committee and work with the Alumni and Friends Association and the General Manager to ensure the group's long-term growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Master of Music in Choral Conducting (preferred) with 3–5 years of conducting experience, especially with tenor-bass repertoire.

Qualifications

• Master of Music in Choral Conducting preferred.
• 3–5 years of choral conducting and teaching experience, preferably collegiate level or with advanced adult ensembles.
• Experience with tenor-bass repertoire is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall artistic leadership, direction and vocal training to the chorus.
• Selects and evaluates new chorus members and supervises repertoire and venues.
• Supervises all rehearsals, concerts, and recording activities; writes program notes when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Donor relations

Keyboard accompaniment

Education

Master of Music in Choral Conducting

Job description

The Conductor provides the artistic vision, vocal pedagogy, and educational mentorship for the Virginia Glee Club and leads the musical direction of all performances. They report to the executive committee and work with the Alumni and Friends Association and the General Manager to ensure the group's long-term growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Master of Music in Choral Conducting (preferred) with 3–5 years of conducting experience, especially with tenor-bass repertoire.