How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resumé to president@dgcs.org.

The deadline for applications is July 1, 2010.

Broad Scope and Purpose of Position

• The Music Director provides the primary artistic vision for the organization and motivation for artistic growth to its singing members.
• The Music Director ensures the artistic quality of concerts and performances within budget guidelines and continuing membership of qualified singers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the artistic management of the organization.
• Establishes, with Board approval, an artistic programming philosophy that supports the strategic plan of the organization.
• Plans and implements music programs that take into account the budget, technical abilities, size of the chorus, and interests of the DGCS audience.
• Establishes choral member qualifications and audition policy (subject to Board approval).
• Manages, motivates, and develops the chorus.
• Prepares and conducts rehearsals and concerts.
• Approves concert venues.
• Prepares, conducts, and/or supervises outreach and other community performances.
• Establishes and carries out annual goals to develop the vocal skills of the chorus.
• Oversees selection of soloists and orchestra within budget guidelines for concerts and performances, subject to Board approval.
• Reviews copy for season brochure, programs, publicity, beginning of season letter, etc. as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
• Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with the Board of Directors in a team approach to effectively and efficiently achieve all aspects of the artistic vision and administration of the organization.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains relationships with key musical organizations throughout DGCS’s market area.
• Seeks opportunities for strategic alliances and collaborative performances.
• Creates meaningful and lasting community partnerships to identify or champion the mission of the Choral Society.
• Develops and maintains professional musical expertise by participating in musical and professional organizations/societies locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., American Choral Directors Association, Chorus America, International Federation for Choral Music).
• In partnership with the Board of Directors, provides input for the formation of a fiscally responsible budget to execute the artistic vision.

Qualifications

• Experience, demonstrated knowledge, and mastery of choral and orchestral conducting.
• Exceptional skills in choral music preparation and rehearsal techniques.
• Ability to work successfully with volunteer singers.
• Comprehensive understanding of various repertoires.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the musical score and its contemporary or historical context.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the voice and orchestral instruments.
• Knowledge and understanding of languages, choral diction/articulation.
• Ability to employ team and group dynamics to work efficiently, effectively, and enthusiastically in rehearsals.
• Ability to inspire and communicate effectively with chorus, soloists, and orchestra.
• Masters Degree in Music preferred, or equivalent knowledge.