Part-Time Choir Director, Saint Vincent College Singers

Saint Vincent College•Latrobe, PA

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Choir Director is responsible for developing, rehearsing, and conducting the Saint Vincent College choir. This director will create engaging musical experiences that enhance the college's cultural life while providing opportunities for student musicians to grow artistically. The director will be a member of the Music & Performing Arts Department and will work with the department and various offices to present concerts and special musical performances throughout the academic year.

Requirements

Professionalism and musicality in conducting
Ability to build an ensemble demonstrating technical excellence and collaborative spirit
Skill in selecting appropriate repertoire balancing classical and contemporary compositions
Ability to prepare choir for significant college events
Ability to select repertoire appropriate for skill level while maintaining high artistic standards
Experience in recruiting singers to build and maintain a strong choral ensemble
Collaboration skills with music faculty and Academic Affairs
Ability to secure performance venues, manage logistics, and coordinate technical requirements
Skills in maintaining rehearsal materials, purchasing sheet music, and managing a music library
Ability to provide individual musical feedback and foster a supportive, inclusive choir environment
Regular communication with Music Department Chair

Responsibilities

Conduct choir rehearsals with professionalism and musicality, building an ensemble that demonstrates technical excellence and collaborative spirit
Plan and conduct two major choir concerts per academic year-one in the fall and one in the spring-selecting appropriate repertoire that balances classical works, and contemporary compositions
Prepare the choir to sing at significant college events including convocations, commencements, special services, and community gatherings
Select musical repertoire appropriate for the skill level of the choir while maintaining high artistic standards
Work with Music & Performing Arts Department to recruit singers to build and maintain a strong choral ensemble
Collaborate with music faculty and Academic Affairs to integrate choir performances into the college's academic and community calendar
Secure performance venues, manage logistics for concerts and special events, and coordinate technical requirements
Maintain rehearsal materials, purchase sheet music as needed, and manage the choir's music library
Provide individual musical feedback to singers and foster a supportive, inclusive choir environment
Communicate regularly with the Music Department Chair regarding choir activities, student progress, and program developments