Position: Artistic Director
Job Description: BA in Music, or related field, with experience in choral conducting. Experience conducting or working with a community-based chorus and with singers of various musical  skills and experience. Interest in and commitment to embracing the mission of the Chorus. Ability to offer strong leadership skills. Flexibility in working with a diverse group of volunteers and personality.

Position: Director of Music Ministry
Job Description: See attachment
Applicant Requirements: Have a welcoming and warm spirit, and readily be able to lead and engage various choral and instrumental groups and the congregation in the worship music experience.   Have knowledge of a variety of worship enhancing songs and styles and have experience leading instrumentalists and/or singers in a church or a school setting. In addition the candidate must be able to:

• Read music/chord charts.
  
• Sing and play a musical instrument while leading music in rehearsals and in worship.
  
• Recommend and choose music that aligns with the worship subject/theme and other music elements of worship services.
  
• Lead, guide, and coach musicians whose skill level may range from the beginner to the professional.
  
• Serve as the direct supervisor of staff musician leaders.
  
• Lead and engage participants in the worship music experience.
  
• Work effectively with musicians and others planning and participating in All-Church events.
  
• Work Sunday mornings and at other times for occasional services or events.
  
• Participate in worship services as the music leader, conductor, and pianist as necessary.
  
• Work with audio equipment and production and serve as coordinator of the volunteer tech services ministry.
  
• Work with others in a tactful, courteous, sensitive, and collaborative manner.
  
• Fully embrace and support the vision and values of FUMC

Position: Specialist - Music Program (Elementary School Setting)
​Job Description: Under the direction of the appropriate administrator(s)/supervisor(s), the Specialist is directly responsible for planning, coordinating, and organizing various music instruction activities and assist with program design and delivery systems to ensure optimal opportunities for student growth; create a flexible grade-level appropriate music program and environment favorable to learning; establish effective rapport with pupils to motivate them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary to provide a solid music foundation for students and meet the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) content standards for California in music; and to do other related functions as directed
Applicant Qualifications/Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill,

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
  
• Successful experience teaching music to school-age children
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic skills as required by the District

Position: Director of Vocal Music (Choir Director)
Job Description: There are three levels of choir at MCHS. Beginning, Advanced Women's Ensemble and Advance Mixed Ensemble. The director is in charge of planning and executing at least three concerts a year, overseeing a vibrant booster organization, facilitating the student leadership in choir council, and developing a systematic approach to recruiting new members.
Applicant Requirements: California Teaching Credential

For more information, please see the attachment below.

Position: Music Director
Job Description: Diablo Choral Artists (DCA) is seeking an energetic, innovative Music 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. The Music 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.  
Overall Duties include:

• 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,
• Conduct weekly choir rehearsals and at least one 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 by 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,
• 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 Music Director

Applicant Requirements/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,
  
• 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: Technical ability and experience with live streaming concerts and virtual rehearsals is a plus

​For more information, please see the attachment below.

Position: Artistic Director
Job Description: Sacramento Valley Concert Choir (SVCC) is seeking a new Musical and Artistic Director. SVCC is a non-audition, volunteer community SATB choral association with approximately 50 singers. The choir’s mission is to provide musical entertainment as a service to retirement communities, assisted living facilities, organizations, and to the general public.  Rehearsals: The choir rehearses two seasons per year: September through mid-December, and January through mid-May. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday nights at 6:00pm or 7:00pm–9:00pm at Arden Christian Church, 4300 Las Cruces Way, Sacramento, CA 95864.  Concerts: Each season concludes with five to six concerts (in December and May). One to three of them are public concerts and the others are at retirement homes in the area.  
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the musical coordinator and conductor for the chorus.
  
• Creates, and prepares choir for two seasonal programs per year.
• Plans and directs weekly 2-hour full-choir rehearsals, plus 1-hour sectional rehearsals as needed.
  
• Creates a song practice schedule.
• Sends weekly email updates to choir members.
  
• Collaborates with the choir Board, the piano accompanist, and music committee. 

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical and artistic musical ability.
  
• Strength in time management, teaching, rehearsal, and performance.
  
• Written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, including basic computer proficiency.
  
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to create an environment that encourages self-improvement and participation.
  
• Enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and enjoyment of working with singers.

​
To apply: Salary negotiable. Job starting August 2023.  Email letter of interest and resume to dirsrch@svcchoir.org.   Choir website: www.svcchoir.org

For more information, please see the attachment below.

Position: Artistic Director
Job Description: Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace (RSVP), based in the Sacramento CA area, is seeking an Artistic Director. Founded 23 years ago, this select, auditioned group of 18-22 singers presents two concert sets per year, partnering with local charities and programming repertoire that reflects that charity’s mission; from vocal jazz to classical choral literature to contemporary music, to gospel and folk tunes.
Applicant Requirements/Qualifications:

1. BA or BM in music,
2. Experience working with adult choirs or vocal ensembles,
3. Experience working with volunteer singers, including many professional musicians,
4. Experience in developing a cohesive, repertoire-based blended choral sound,
5. Experience developing repertoire that includes all genres of choral/vocal music, especially vocal jazz,
6. Strong interest in using music as a vehicle for both quality performances and community outreach/non-profit support,
7. Public speaking experience,
8. Solo and/or choral singing experience and knowledge of vocal mechanics, techniques and pedagogy  

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. MA or MM in choral conducting,
2. Experience working with charity organizations,
3. Member, ACDA or similar choral conducting organization  

Responsibilities:

1. Audition singers as needed; maintain quality singers for consistent, blended choral sound,
2. Develop links with local musical organizations for concert collaborations,
3. Set concert dates (2-4 performances per concert set) and venues (w/Event Coordinator),
4. Choose music and concert concepts/themes for each concert year,
5. Order music; utilize current music library (w/Assistant to AD),
6. Prepare and distribute music to singers (w/Assistant to AD),
7. Choose guest artists; hire guest musicians,
8. Provide recordings of repertoire, whenever possible,
9. Run weekly rehearsals (currently on Monday evenings, August-May),
10. Participate in Board meetings (held once monthly in person or virtually),
11. Book special performances, based on singer interest and fundraising needs,
12. Help coordinate recording sessions; assist with editing recordings (w/Sound Technician)  

Expectations:

• Personable: approachable by singers and audience,
• Minimize conducting group during performances,
• Rehearsals friendly but efficient,
• Little note-bashing at rehearsals: singers will learn their notes on their own for the most part,
• Respecting and enhancing RSVP’s mission to support local charities,
• Enjoy the challenges of repertoire programming, including programming music from other countries,
• Speaking to audiences: describing music choices/backgrounds, etc.,
• Respect the musicianship and experiences of singers,
• Minimum keyboard skills (play one part at a time),
• Act as public representative of RSVP with media

​For more information, please see the attachment below.

Position: Artistic Director
Artistic Videos & Performances:

• Design, coordinate, and direct innovative and compelling artistic programming that appeals to a wide range of audience members, singers, and donors to retain and expand the SGMC audience.
• Serve as the principal conductor of SGMC rehearsals and performances.
• Select repertoire for each concert, ensure music is ordered, coordinate completion of arrangements, orchestrations, practice tracks, and ensure compliance with all copyright laws.
• Select and supervise artistic contract employees.
• Oversee the audition, selection, and coaching of singers, soloists and small group ensembles (vocal and dance).
• Engage the Executive Director, Board, Production Staff, relevant SGMC Committees, Chorus, and Staff in planning and communicating the artistic vision for concerts and events.

​Description of Position Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent competency.
• Three years of experience with choral conducting and programming.
• Experience conducting or working with a community-based chorus and with singers of various musical skills and experience.
• Knowledge of vocal technique and pedagogy.
• Passionate in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Knowledge of current trends within the choral and musical/artistic community.
• Commitment to working with and in diverse communities
• Ability to provide strong leadership skills as well as balance work requirements within a team setting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Description of Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Music or equivalent competency.
• Eight years of experience with choral conducting and programming.
• Experience with music arrangement or composition.
• Experience with staging musical productions.
• Experience with non-profit budgets, financial and concert revenue planning.

​For more information, please see the attachment below.

Position: Music Director
Job Description: Plan music, lead rehearsals, lead music on Sunday mornings.
Applicant Requirements/Qualifications: If you are a student who is new to leading a praise team, we will be happy to work with you and coach you in developing your leadership skills. Just be clear with us about what skills you currently have and what skills you are seeking to develop.  Valley Ministries MCC was founded to be a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ people to worship. Our current congregation is a blend of LGBTQ+ and straight, cisgender and transgender. You should be comfortable working with LGBTQ+ people.

For more information, please check out the file below.

Position: Music Director
Job Description: 

• Part-time 10-12 hours per week
  
• 10 months (summers off)
  
• 1 service on Sunday
  
• 1 rehearsal per week
  
• 1 Sunday off per month

Applicant Requirements / Qualifications:

• Experience and proficiency in conducting, leading and teaching church choirs, and working with vocal soloists and instrumentalists. Should have a background in vocal training as well as music theory, history and pedagogy.
  
• Ability to provide vocal leadership for choral and congregational singing preferred.
  
• Knowledge of the Lutheran liturgy and settings, the liturgical calendar, as well as the Lutheran hymnody.
  
• A commitment to grow in knowledge of music and liturgy for worship; membership in professional organizations; and personal study.
  
• Ability to work effectively with church staff as well as choir members, soloists and instrumentalists. This includes communication and organizational skills as well as reliability and promptness.
  
• A caring, pastoral presence, the ability to convey the spiritual significance of music, and comfort in leading a group in prayer are preferred.

For more information, please check out the file below.