Resound ensemble artistic director

Requestor's Name Fiona Friedland
Requestor's Email [email protected]
Name of Organization Resound Ensemble
About the Organization Resound Ensemble is a community of singers sharing intimate, engaging performances with audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are committed to an eclectic repertoire that connects today’s audience to the human experience through song.
Position Artistic Director
Job Description
• The part-time Artistic Director reports to and is accountable to the Board of Directors (BOD).
• The Artistic Director is expected to collaborate on organizational matters and to actively communicate with various committees in honoring the ensemble’s mission and vision.
• Provides overall artistic leadership and direction for Resound Ensemble and small ensembles.
• Average of 10-15 hours per week (evenings and weekends). Weekly Wednesday evening 2.5 hour rehearsals. Other rehearsals—auditions, sectionals, small ensembles, dress rehearsals and retreats.
• Personal rehearsal preparation as needed.
• Two concert series per year, with three concerts in the fall and spring.
• Communicates effectively with choir members, providing them with necessary resources, homework assignments, and rehearsal expectations.
• Curates programming consistent with Resound Ensemble’s mission and identity that inspires and moves audiences. Selects a balanced repertoire that serves to attract and retain members and supportive audiences. Selects works that offer opportunities for musical growth yet remain appropriate to the skill set of singing members. Commissions new works and arrangements.
• Seeks out new musical partnerships and opportunities.
• Maintain high musical and performance standards, developing the ensemble’s technique, musicality, blend, and performance skills  Concert production.
• Selects performance venues aside from Noe Valley Ministry.
• Selects, schedules, and provides direction for all paid and volunteer artistic personnel, including accompanist, section leaders, and guest musicians.
• Schedules and conducts twice-yearly auditions of new potential members and conducts yearly auditions of all current members.
• Schedules and conducts auditions for small ensembles and soloists.
• Monthly one-hour BOD meetings.
• Assists with balancing the artistic goals with budgetary considerations.
• Provides monthly Artistic Director reports to the BOD.
• Participates in donor outreach.
• Participates in community activities that advance the mission of the ensemble.
• Provides input on Resound Ensemble’s design, branding, and public image.
• Welcomes feedback and input regarding repertoire while retaining authority as director.
• Complies with and enforces Resound Ensemble policies and guidelines.
• Job begins July or August 2025, depending on AD’s availability.
• Salary negotiable – this is a full-year position. 

Applicant Requirements/Qualifications
• Minimum three years of experience directing or working with a community-based ensemble and with singers of various musical skills and experience.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in music.
• Training in choral conducting, with the ability to communicate his or her musical interpretation through gesture and conducting technique, and through verbal instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various musical styles, music theory, and music history.
• Superior aural skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the voice.
• Able to effectively work with accompanists and other instrumentalists.
• Facility with languages, and a command of choral diction and articulation.
• Is a visionary, a motivator, a creative thinker, and a hard worker.
• Has integrity and engenders trust, on and off the podium.
• Is a team builder and diplomat who understands and successfully navigates small- and large-group dynamics.
• Is disciplined, inquisitive, and a lifelong learner.
• Exhibits confidence and has the strength to make difficult choices and to argue persuasively for those choices.
• Is able to inspire musicians to communicate, through music, to their audiences.
​• Brings joy, enthusiasm, and passion to the music-making process.