Visionary Choral Director & Conductor

Chorus America; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Choral Society in West Chester, PA invites a proven choral conductor to lead the artistic program and collaborate with the Board on seasons, outreach, and programming. The role includes conducting, repertoire selection, and ensemble leadership for both the main chorus and chamber group.

The chosen applicant will recruit and mentor staff, oversee logistics, and ensure high-quality performances with a strong community focus. This is a year-long contract with potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in choral conducting, vocal performance, or a closely related field.
• Professional experience as a performer, choral or orchestral conductor.
• Prior experience working with an adult chorus.
• Strong pedagogical and instructional skills in vocal production for choral and solo singers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in choral conducting and rehearsal technique.
• Expansive knowledge of choral literature from a variety of genres, styles, and historical periods.
• Piano proficiency appropriate for choral instruction.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and goals of a high-quality community chorus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the artistic vision of the Chester County Choral Society and the CCCS Chamber Ensemble.
• Collaborate with Board to promote performances and events.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate other Artistic Staff members.
• Attend Board meetings as a non-voting member and provide monthly reports.
• Oversee Librarian for acquisition, distribution, and storage of sheet music.
• Identify and oversee the activities of Section Leaders.
• Collaborate with Artistic Staff on the selection and approval of all repertoire.
• Design engaging concert programs with thematic intention.
• Preside over rehearsals and provide creative leadership.
• Organize an annual performance schedule including regular seasonal and additional outreach concerts.
• Conduct auditions for new members twice annually for the core ensemble and once annually for the Chamber Ensemble.
• Procure guest artists, soloists and instrumentalists as needed.
• Audition, select and coach soloists and small group ensembles from within CCCS as needed.
• Write narratives for concert materials as needed.
• Supervise the identification and contracting of instrumental technicians.
• Coordinate with CCCS audiovisual recording and PA engineers.
• Act in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Collaborate with other arts organizations, music directors, and community groups.
• Work to increase the visibility of CCCS.
• Attend workshops, classes and conferences.
• Seek out innovative repertoire and practices to incorporate into CCCS.

Skills

Choral conducting

Vocal performance

Communication

Organizational skills

Pedagogical skills

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in choral conducting, vocal performance, or a closely related field

Advanced degree in choral conducting (preferred)

Job description

The Chester County Choral Society in West Chester, PA invites a proven choral conductor to lead the artistic program and collaborate with the Board on seasons, outreach, and programming. The role includes conducting, repertoire selection, and ensemble leadership for both the main chorus and chamber group.

The chosen applicant will recruit and mentor staff, oversee logistics, and ensure high-quality performances with a strong community focus. This is a year-long contract with potential renewal.