Conductor/Artistic Director Search

Position Announcement

The Stockton Chorale is seeking a conductor/artistic director for an auditioned community chorale of approximately 100 voices. Qualifications for this position and the duties and responsibilities are listed below.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal music education (advanced music degree preferred).
• Broad and thorough background in music history, choral music and conducting.
• Minimum of 5 years as a choral director.
• Experienced in conducting instrumental groups as accompaniment for choral performances.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Able to teach and create a positive learning experience.
• Able to work as a collaborative member of a non-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the annual musical programming process of the Chorale with the Artistic Committee:

• Prepare concert programs that represent a balance among musical styles and present to the Board for approval.
• Determine instrumentation needs for orchestra or accompaniment.
• Hire musicians and soloists.
• Work within the Annual Budget approved by the Board.

• Rehearse the full Chorale weekly during the concert season and additional rehearsals as needed during performance weeks.
• Oversee music staff and consult on repertoire of the Master Chorale and Youth Chorale.
• Conduct all concert performances.
• Coordinate and audition new members for the Chorale in September and January and as needed.
• Periodically re-audition all singers.
• Coordinate and plan programs with the Stockton Symphony Orchestra or other groups (e.g., Stockton Opera Association) as contracted by the Board.
• Work with the General Manager to coordinate necessary communications with the members of the Chorale and Board of Directors.
• Recommend to the Board of Directors other musical staff, including, but not limited to, the assistant conductor, conductor of the Master Chorale, conductor of the Stockton Youth Chorale, Chorale accompanists, and other performing groups associated with the Stockton Chorale.
• Serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and attend monthly meetings, and special meetings as needed.
• Prepare and present a Music Director’s Report at the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors.
• With approval of the Board, accept speaking engagements and attend functions from time to time on behalf of the Chorale.

The term of employment is subject to the terms of a contract, renewable annually.

For more information about the Stockton Chorale, please visit our "About the Chorale" page.

Interested applicants should include the following items in their application:

• Resume, including musical education, instrumental experience, conducting/artistic director experience, composing and/or arranging experience, and current references
• Three concert programs in the past 18 months demonstrating the variety of music performed
• An artistic vision for an auditioned community chorale of 100 members.
• CD audio and/or DVD video recordings of past concerts (if available); (Materials may be in physical or digital [preferred] formats)

Mail completed application to:

The Stockton Chorale
Re: Conductor/Artistic Director Search
P.O. Box 7711
Stockton, CA  95267-0711

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  February 16, 2010