SUMMARY:
The Longmont Chorale is searching for a choral director skilled in teaching and conducting various styles to sing with and assist conducting our two ensembles during Monday regular evening rehearsals, dress rehearsals and in various performances throughout the season. In addition to regular concerts, performances may also include collaborations with the symphony or other outreach events. Professional instrumentalists are often hired for dress rehearsals and performances and play on select pieces. The Associate Director will also need to be available to substitute as needed for the Artistic Director.
SCHEDULE:
Regular rehearsals are held in Longmont on Monday evenings. Viva Voce, our auditioned chamber ensemble, rehearses from 6:00-6:50 pm. The Longmont Chorale rehearses from 7:00-9:00 pm. Rehearsals directly prior to the concert are slightly extended to accommodate the need for final polishing of the music and performing full runs. The full (tentative) schedule for this season can be found HERE (Note: Associate Director is not contracted for June-July). (Additional rehearsals or performances may be added for collaborations with the symphony or otherwise)
THE ENSEMBLES:
The Longmont Chorale is our non-auditioned ensemble and is generally composed of around 100 singers. Singers must pass a simple pitch-matching exercise to participate. Viva Voce is the auditioned chamber ensemble and is generally composed of 30-40 singers that also perform with the large non-auditioned ensemble. Both ensembles perform a wide variety of repertoire, both accompanied and unaccompanied, and are expected to perform at a high level. Some outside practice time may be required by individuals.
JOB DUTIES:
- Prepare for rehearsal as necessary.
- Attend and sing for and assist directing all weekly rehearsals for both Viva Voce and the Longmont Chorale (at alternate sites as needed), substituting for the Artistic Director as needed. Lead sectionals during rehearsal as needed.
- Attend and sing for and assist directing dress rehearsals and performances. Assist with logistics as needed.
- Assist in the selection of repertoire, as requested.
- Assist in leading and developing growth and/or community-building opportunities for members.
- Other duties as assigned by the board of directors.
ABOUT US:
The Longmont Chorale provides and supports an open, non-auditioned community choir, enriching the lives of singers and patrons through the study, creation, and performance of beautiful choral music. Learn more at: https://www.longmontchorale.org/about/
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Choral Conducting or Music Education and significant experience conducting choral ensembles
- Strong sight-reading skills and the ability to perform musically and accurately in a variety of styles, as well as guide others to do the same
- Basic piano fluency for leading sectionals
- Flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the individual ensemble
- Strong knowledge of choral techniques, vocal pedagogy, and a broad range of choral repertoire
- Commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion and access – in practice and repertoire selection
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team
COMPENSATION AND HOURS:
This is a part-time stipend position which we anticipate will require 4 hours per week during our rehearsal weeks on average. Associate Director stipend for the 2025-2026 season is $5,000, with annual raises possible. Some hours will be flexible but must accommodate our rehearsal and performance schedule. Pay is monthly in equal installments from August through July.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please inform our Personnel Director (personnel@longmontchorale.org) of your interest, and include the following (all application information must be received via email – no hard copies will be accepted):
- Resume
- A cover letter (either attached or in the email body)
- Letters of recommendation
- Optional, but encouraged: Up to 3 audio or video samples of performance
- Your availability for a spoken and conducting interview on June 2, 9, 16, or 23
- Spoken interview will be between 5:00-7:00 pm
- Directing interview will be between 7:00-9:00 pm
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, MAY 18th
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Nathan Wubbena at artistic.director@longmontchorale.org
