Choral Director - Part-Time After-School for Youth Sing

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

Job summary

The Music Academy of the West seeks a part-time Choral Director for the Sing! program in the Santa Barbara area.

Responsibilities include teaching up to 10 hours weekly across Carpinteria, Goleta, and Santa Barbara sites, leading All-Choir rehearsals, conducting concerts, and developing repertoire with a focus on cultural exploration. Ideal candidates have a music degree and prior experience with children’s choirs, with willingness to engage diverse communities and schools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a children’s choral director.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to non-profit arts organizations.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Choral Director for the Sing! program, teaching up to 10 hours per week in Carpinteria, Goleta and Santa Barbara 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 promoting cultural exploration.
• Plan repertoire, syllabus and program development, and coordinate events.

Skills

Choral directing

Public speaking

Collaborative work

Education

Music degree

Job description

The Music Academy of the West seeks a part-time Choral Director for the Sing! program in the Santa Barbara area.

Responsibilities include teaching up to 10 hours weekly across Carpinteria, Goleta, and Santa Barbara sites, leading All-Choir rehearsals, conducting concerts, and developing repertoire with a focus on cultural exploration. Ideal candidates have a music degree and prior experience with children’s choirs, with willingness to engage diverse communities and schools.