Director of Choral Activities

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

# Director of Choral ActivitiesShenandoah University•Winchester, Virginia, USAApply / Visit WebsiteContactAbout this opportunityShenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University is seeking applications for the position of Director of Choral Activities at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This is a full-time, 9-month career-contract role starting in August 2027, based on the main campus in Winchester, Virginia. The Director will oversee the Conservatory Choir, which performs a diverse range of music from historical to contemporary compositions, and will focus on programming that reflects various world cultures. The selected candidate will also teach choral conducting and work collaboratively with choral faculty to enhance the choral culture at the Conservatory.In addition to directing the choir, the Director will be responsible for recruiting students for the Conservatory's programs and building relationships with high school choral programs in the mid-Atlantic area. The role includes administering the choral area, teaching undergraduate conducting courses, and participating in faculty meetings and auditions. Candidates should have a terminal degree in choral conducting or an equivalent professional background, a proven track record of collegiate teaching, and effective recruitment strategies. A commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and collaborative work is essential. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, references, and links to performance videos, with reviews starting immediately until a suitable candidate is found.DeadlineRolling/OngoingWork settingIn-personLocationWinchester, Virginia, USAStart dateAugust 2027CompensationPer year68000–73800 USDJob typeTeachingContract typeFull timeInstrumentsConducting