Requestor's Name Angela Miranda
Requestor's Email [email protected]
Name of Organization Diablo Choral Artists

Position Artistic Director

Position Summary
DCA is seeking an energetic, innovative Artistic Director who will build on our tradition of musical excellence, grow our membership of experienced amateur singers, enhance our repertoire, expand our audience, and assist in developing a firm financial foundation for the choir’s future. More information about DCA - including its Mission and Vision Statements - is available at its website, dcachorus.org; DCA virtual performances can be accessed on YouTube at dcachorus.org.

Responsibilities and Duties
The Artistic Director provides overall artistic direction for DCA concerts and other activities consistent with DCA’s Mission and Vision Statements and in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
• Plan in a timely manner and obtain Board approval of the programming of annual concert seasons, with a range of repertoire that will be interesting and challenging for singers, and enjoyable and exciting for audiences.
​• Serve as ex officio member of Board of Directors and attend monthly meetings of the Board.
• Prepare estimated budgets for concert seasons in terms of costs for instrumentalists and soloists, if necessary, as well as any necessary costs to purchase music scores.
• Conduct weekly choir rehearsals and at least one 5-hour Saturday retreat rehearsal in the fall and in the spring in preparation for concerts.
• Collaborate productively with DCA accompanist to provide a positive rehearsal environment and an efficient, effective rehearsal.
• Encourage singer participation and preparation to achieve high performance standards, including locating (or creating) appropriate practice aids by part.
• Conduct all performances of DCA, including any given on special occasions.
• Participate in local media outreach to recruit singers and promote concerts.
• Assist in preparation of programs, flyers, and other advertising for concerts, including writing program notes as required for each concert.
• Assist in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, such as silent auctions, etc.
• Audition singers for membership in DCA and make determinations of the eligibility of each applicant.
• Provide ongoing instruction in vocal production and choral techniques to the chorus with the goal of improving the artistic quality of the choir.
• When necessary, audition, hire, and prepare instrumentalists, professional soloists, and non-member singers, and provide for fee negotiation with the Board of Directors.
• Assist the Board in developing new streams of revenue, finding new venues for performances, and developing new collaborations with other choirs and musical organizations in Contra Costa County and nearby locations.
• Perform any other duties that may be agreed upon between the Board and the Artistic Director.

Contract and Compensation
The Artistic Director is a part-time position as an independent contractor for a term from August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with the potential for annual renewal. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, with potential compensation ranging from $12,000 to $18,000 annually. DCA is a California non-profit.

Qualifications
• Professional experience as a choral director.
• Appropriate music degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work productively with singers of different levels of musical experience and ability.
• Good people skills, including ability to establish rapport with choir members and audiences.
• Extensive knowledge of choral literature and experience conducting both traditional masterpieces and contemporary choral repertoire, including music of historically underrepresented composers and styles.
• NOTE: Excellent keyboard skills, as well as technical ability and experience with streaming concerts and zoom rehearsals, would be a plus.

Application Process
• Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Please email application materials to Board President, [email protected]. Application should include:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• List of choral groups conducted, including size of group, length of conducting experience, and types of music performed
• List of choral works you have conducted
• YouTube or other video of you conducting, if available
• Two sample programs from concerts you have conducted
• Materials of your choosing that support your application (optional)
• Names and contact information for three references
The DCA Search Committee will review applications as they are received and will contact applicants we wish to interview. All applicants will receive a response. Finalists chosen following a Search Committee interview will be invited to audition with the chorus during July 2025.

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Requestor's Name Ginger Smith
Requestor's Email [email protected]
Name of Organization The Villages Community Chapel

Position Piano accompanist

Job Description
Piano accompanist needed at the Villages Community Chapel in San Jose, CA. Choir rehearses from 3:30-5:00 PM on most Thursdays. Sundays include 9:00 AM warm up time and 10:00 AM service (ending by 11:15 AM). Additional rehearsal time might be needed, and could be compensated (in addition to the salary).

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree required (not necessarily in music).

Compensation
Annual salary: $14K-$17K per year DOE.

To apply:
Please contact Ginger Smith, Chair of The Villages Community Chapel Music Committee for more information: [email protected] or by phone or text at 408-204-6407.

Requestor's Name Caroline Bamforth
Requestor's Email [email protected]
Name of Organization Sacramento Master Singers
About the Organization The mission of the Sacramento Master Singers is:
● To provide audiences in the greater Sacramento area with world-class concerts that engage and inspire
● To perform a diverse repertoire of music drawing on the best choral literature from early chant to avant-garde
●To offer an opportunity to accomplished choral singers for musical growth, personal fulfillment and fellowship
●  To ensure the advancement of the choral arts through outreach activities for area youth

Position Artistic Director

Job Description
The Artistic Director provides key leadership in the artistic vision of the Sacramento Master Singers and is responsible for the leadership and direction of every aspect of the performances by the choir. The artistic director reports to and works in collaboration with the Board of Directors.

Artistic Management
● Provides overall artistic leadership and direction to artistic personnel and guest musicians
● Auditions choir members in collaboration with section leaders and assistant conductor
● Leads all artistic aspects in the choice of repertoire
● Collaborates with the Board of Directors in venue selection
● Selects all choir and guest artists/soloists
● Hires artistic personnel in conjunction with the Board of Directors
● Leads all rehearsals and concerts
● Participates in youth development programs
● Supervises recording activities
● Oversees the writing of program notes for each concert
● Prepares scores for choir & guest musicians
● Participates in vision and creation of graphic collateral in collaboration with Patron Services Coordinator and Graphic Artist, including but not limited to, season graphics, season brochure, and concert program
● Responsible for artistic collaborations with other creative groups
●Works with the choir and Board of Directors to promote a positive atmosphere of community and belonging within the organization

Board Relations
●Presents reports at board meetings regarding the status of the artistic programs and projects
● Participates in fundraising activities and donor stewardship

Public Relations
● Serves as the official spokesperson for the organization
● Participates in community activities that further the name recognition of the choir
● Represents the choir in media appearances
● Participates in and represents the choir in musical and professional organizations and at conferences
● Collaborates with the Board of Directors in developing marketing campaigns and publicity for the choir

Financial Management
●Develops an annual comprehensive artistic plan, that in collaboration with the Board of Directors, provides the basis for the annual budget
● Adheres to the approved annual budget for the programs
● Collaborates in the preparation of grant applications
●  Participates with the Board of Directors in fee negotiation for artists and other personnel

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
● A Bachelor's Degree in Music
● Minimum 5 years of choral conducting experience
● Trained in vocal technique
● Commitment to diverse concert programming, with a primary goal to engage and grow audiences with moving and memorable live performances
● Ability to challenge and inspire singers to meet the highest possible musical standards
● Interest in and commitment to furthering the mission and DEI goals of the choir
● Strong leadership skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
● Commitment to community and educational outreach and collaboration with community partners
● Commitment to work with the organization on long-term strategic planning and audience development
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work with and adapt to technologies including email, Google Drive, basic website management, ticketing software, and other web and cloud-based tools
● Reliable transportation to travel to rehearsals and concerts in the Sacramento region, and other outreach and community events as necessary

Preferred Qualifications
● Master's Degree in Music or Choral Conducting, or equivalent experience
● Experience conducting or working with a community choir and with singers of various musical skills and experience
●  Teaching experience
●  Performance production experience

Compensation & Benefits
● Exempt
● $29,000-32,000/year for 12-15 hours per week. (Hours are significantly fewer during the summer months)
● Sick time per California law
● Mileage reimbursement for SMS-related business. Does not include mileage to rehearsals or concerts that are in the Sacramento region.

Application Process
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted during the Fall of 2025. The candidate pool will be narrowed down to 1-2 candidates, who will be asked to attend 1-2 rehearsals to work with the choir, and then conduct two pieces at a concert during March 2026 (March 14 & 15). The input of choir members, the Board of Directors, a selection of patrons, and the search committee will be considered when selecting the final candidate. The final candidate will be announced in April or May 2026, with a start date of June 2026.

To apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected]. As candidates move forward in the process, they may be requested to submit further materials such as concert programs, portfolios, and videos that show the candidate conducting concerts and/or rehearsals. Please do not send these materials unless requested to do so. Application deadline: July 15, 2025.

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