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Springfield Choral Society
Springfield, Illinois
Music Director
Position Description
Purpose:
Under the direction of the Springfield Choral Society Board of Directors, the Music Director’s primary responsibility will be to provide musical leadership to the singers of the Choral Society.
Nature and Scope:
The Springfield Choral Society is a group of singers from the Springfield area who join together to present classical choral works. Concerts are generally presented at least two times each year and are expected to be divided between major liturgical compositions and those of a lighter or secular nature. The Springfield Choral Society is governed by a board of directors who are selected in accordance with the by-laws of the organization. The Board is responsible for fundraising and all fiscal transactions necessary to maintain the mission of the organization. This is includes all negotiations with the Music Director.
Salary: $10,000 per season (September through May)
Principal Accountabilities:
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Is responsible for selection and interpretation of music
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Meets with Board at least 8 months prior to each concert to present plans for upcoming concert
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Makes public appearances for publicity and fundraising as mutually agreed upon by the Music Director and the Board
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Collaborates with Board in creating a budget
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Attends Board Meetings and present a director’s report each meeting
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Demonstrates knowledge of multiple genres of music, languages, and pronunciations
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Conducts rehearsals – rehearsals are currently held at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Monday evenings.
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Schedules extra rehearsals or sectionals as needed
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Schedules dress rehearsals
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Establishes and applies an audition policy
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Selects soloists if music requires them
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Establishes and applies an attendance policy
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Oversees the ordering of music with efforts to find acceptable arrangements at low costs to the singers
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Identifies physical and personnel arrangements for the presentation of concerts
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May provide remediation and instruction for chorus members
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May provide private coaching for soloists
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Creates rehearsal and performance goals for the chorus and shares these with both the chorus and the Board
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Collaborates with the Board to obtain/contract with instrumentalists or orchestra personnel
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Coordinates rehearsal times and concerts with instrumentalists/orchestra
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Marks orchestra parts, excluding bowings
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Writes program notes
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Coordinates with venue personnel, boards, and crews to ensure proper set up and strike for performances
Nondiscrimination statement: The Springfield Choral Society is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisement for employment, compensation, termination, or other conditions of employment against any job applicant, employee, Board member, or member on the basis of race, color, creed (religion or non-religion), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or for any other discriminatory reason.
Interested applicants should send a resume and video of them conducting a vocal ensemble to
By June 24, the Board will extend invitations to virtual interviews to selected candidates. After those interviews, top candidates will be asked to personally attend an audition rehearsal with the chorus.