Choral Conductor - Lead Artistic Vision & Mentorship

Chorus America; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Glee Club in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking an experienced Conductor to provide artistic vision and vocal pedagogy for all performances. The director will lead rehearsals, select repertoire, and mentor student members under the supervision of the executive committee.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Virginia Glee Club Alumni and Friends Association and the General Manager, arranging tours and performances, and developing a sustainable artistic plan within the annual

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Music in Choral Conducting preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of choral conducting and teaching.
• Specialization: Experience with tenor-bass repertoire is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and donor-relations abilities; keyboard accompaniment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide artistic leadership and vocal training to the chorus.
• Select and evaluate chorus members and repertoire.
• Supervise rehearsals, concerts, and collaborations with venues.
• Manage recordings and write concert program notes.
• Mentor student members and foster leadership within a student-run organization.
• Cultivate donors and represent the club to alumni and media.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Donor relations

Keyboard accompaniment (beneficial)

Education

Master of Music in Choral Conducting

Job description

The Virginia Glee Club in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking an experienced Conductor to provide artistic vision and vocal pedagogy for all performances. The director will lead rehearsals, select repertoire, and mentor student members under the supervision of the executive committee.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Virginia Glee Club Alumni and Friends Association and the General Manager, arranging tours and performances, and developing a sustainable artistic plan within the annual