Position Announcement

Choir of the Sound seeks a talented and dynamic Associate Director.

Responsibilities

Conducting the choir in rehearsals, warmups, performances, and outside gigs. Working with the Artistic Director to program concerts. Leading a small, subset group of the choir to be included regularly in performances and outside gigs; providing leadership for section leaders; recruiting for the choir; and assisting with other conducting and non-conducting duties as assigned. This position will be contracted to begin July 2022. Candidates must have meaningful choral conducting experience, a broad knowledge of choral repertoire and programming, and a collaborative spirit. Candidates must be willing and effective public advocates for Choir of the Sound and be comfortable engaging with the public both formally and informally.

About Choir of the Sound

The mission of Choir of the Sound is to enrich the lives of our community and our members by sharing exceptional performances of diverse musical styles, blending many talents to create a more perfect whole. The choir uses a blend of staging, lighting, and choreography to present its Holiday and Spring Pops shows as musical-theater-style productions. The more formal Winter concert features major choral works and other classical music. While focusing on programs of high musical quality, the choir strives to convey a genuine and infectious sense of fun to its audiences.

Cultural Equity

Choir of the Sound is an equal-opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race/ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socioeconomic, veteran, or disability status.

Choir of the Sound is an organization that is built upon the ideals of diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment. We strongly and sincerely encourage applications from people of color; immigrant, bilingual, and multicultural individuals; people with disabilities; members of LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities; and people with other diverse backgrounds and life experience.

Position Qualifications and Duties

Position: Associate Director

Posted Date: March 29, 2022

Chorus/Organization Name: Choir of the Sound

Start Date: July 1, 2022

Application Deadline: May 23, 2022

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, Choral Conducting, or related field
  • Choral conducting experience with adult voices
  • Willingness to work collaboratively on artistic programming
  • Must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19

Preferred:

  • Focus or degree in Choral Conducting
  • Proficiency in piano skills

Principal Duties: (Standard operating year runs from September through the first week of June)

  • Attend all rehearsals and performances (weekly: Monday nights; twice quarterly: Saturdays; annual January retreat; Zoom meetings, if needed)
  • Conduct songs, warmups, and split sectionals during rehearsals, performances, outside gigs, and other situations
  • Communicate regularly with the Artistic Director in person, via email, or by phone
  • Lead and direct a small ensemble of current choir members who rehearse as needed to prepare for outside performances.
    • Associate Director would recruit and select members for group
    • This group would also perform several songs per show/concert; to be decided upon by the Artistic and Associate Directors
  • Be available to lead sectionals outside of regular rehearsal (section-specific)
  • Work with the Artistic Director to program concerts
  • Review all performance recordings to determine best possible selection for archiving
  • Be part of the Outreach Team and help promote Choir of the Sound throughout the greater Puget Sound region
  • Assist Artistic Director with other tasks as needed

Reports to: Artistic Director/Conductor and President of the Board of Trustees

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation to be $4,500 annually, distributed evenly over three quarters

Application Requirements:

  • Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
  • Applicants are also required to submit a current work-sample video. The video should total no more than 20 minutes and include an example of the applicant conducting a recent choral performance (suggested length: ca. 5 minutes) and an example of the applicant teaching in a classroom and/or rehearsal environment that demonstrates rehearsal techniques (suggested length: ca. 10 minutes). All submissions must include the date of the performance in the video as well as the name of the performing ensemble.
  • To submit the cover letter, resume, references, and video:


Auditions/interviews will take place throughout June 2022.