Choral Director
06/07/22 Filed in: Community
Type: Community
Organization: Brecksville Broadview Hts. Community Chorus
Position: Choral Director
Availability: 2022-06-06
Application Deadline: 2022-12-06
Qualifications:
The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Chorus (BBHCC) is seeking an enthusiastic Choral Director (Director Stipend to be Discussed after Resume submittal). The BBHCC was founded in 1991 to allow and encourage those who simply love singing with a group to be part of an exceptional musical chorus. This chorus has over 50 active members ranging in age from 30 to 80 years from all areas of Northeast Ohio. The Chorus rehearses for 2 hours on Monday nights (mostly due to holidays, snow days) from the 2nd Monday in September through the 2nd Monday of June. Membership in the volunteer adult chorus is open to everyone with no audition necessary. As a 501(c)3 organization, the Choral Director is supported by a Board to assist with decision-making, marketing, public relations, outreach, and direction of the Donna Box Memorial Fund (founder of this Chorus). The Choral Director will also have the assistance of an extremely accomplished accompanist and access to a large music library compiled over 30 years.
Role:
Special Gifts:
If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to Angela Maher, BBHCC Board President at angela.m.maher@gmail.com
Salary: Negotiable
Contact Name: Angela Maher
Mailing Address:
8803 Brecksville Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141
Phone: 4403764707
Email: angela.m.maher@gmail.com
Organization: Brecksville Broadview Hts. Community Chorus
Position: Choral Director
Availability: 2022-06-06
Application Deadline: 2022-12-06
Qualifications:
The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Chorus (BBHCC) is seeking an enthusiastic Choral Director (Director Stipend to be Discussed after Resume submittal). The BBHCC was founded in 1991 to allow and encourage those who simply love singing with a group to be part of an exceptional musical chorus. This chorus has over 50 active members ranging in age from 30 to 80 years from all areas of Northeast Ohio. The Chorus rehearses for 2 hours on Monday nights (mostly due to holidays, snow days) from the 2nd Monday in September through the 2nd Monday of June. Membership in the volunteer adult chorus is open to everyone with no audition necessary. As a 501(c)3 organization, the Choral Director is supported by a Board to assist with decision-making, marketing, public relations, outreach, and direction of the Donna Box Memorial Fund (founder of this Chorus). The Choral Director will also have the assistance of an extremely accomplished accompanist and access to a large music library compiled over 30 years.
Role:
- Plan, select and obtain music for performance season
- Direct approximately 29 rehearsals per performance season with 5 optional rehearsals available
- Direct Approximately 5 performance days minimum per season. For the 2022-23 season:
- November 27, 2022 – Brecksville Christmas Tree Lighting
- December 4, 2022 - Christmas/Holiday Concert
- March 19, 2022 - Spring Concert
- June 5, 2022 and June 12, 2022 – two community Summer Concerts with the Community Band
- Engage in fund raising performances as well when asked by local groups (Asst. Living, Lasik Eye Centers, Miscellaneous)
- Conduct additional rehearsals when needed, including dress rehearsals the day before a performance
- Schedule 2 years of performance season dates
- Coordinate rehearsal space logistics with the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools
- Attend regular board meetings, typically held before or after rehearsal every other month
- Participate in organizational social networking events
- Develop final program for each performance to expedite printing
- Work with the Chorus to attract new members and increase sustainability
- Be an ambassador for the Chorus in conducting community outreach to explore additional performance opportunities and increase Chorus visibility with the Mayor’s offices, etc.
- Other duties as required directly related to BBHCC functioning (ex. Potentially arranging accompanists, making phone calls related to above duties, monitoring public health announcements)
Special Gifts:
- Choral conducting experience, minimum 3-5 years preferred
- Broad knowledge of music repertoire
- Keyboard skills and ability to conduct instrumentalists preferred
- Ability to work with wide range of ages, skill levels, and backgrounds
- Sincere interest in continuing and growing a 30-year community legacy
If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to Angela Maher, BBHCC Board President at angela.m.maher@gmail.com
Salary: Negotiable
Contact Name: Angela Maher
Mailing Address:
8803 Brecksville Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141
Phone: 4403764707
Email: angela.m.maher@gmail.com