Gettysburg Children's Choir Artistic Director
Job Posting

Gettysburg Children’s Choir seeks to appoint an inspiring mentor to our talented singers in grades three through twelve to serve as its next Artistic Director. Founded in 1999, Gettysburg Children’s Choir and Chamber Chorale have been treasured contributors to the rich musical landscape of south-central Pennsylvania. Their artistry has recently been showcased state-wide through conference performances for both the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association and the American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania. The board seeks an engaging, caring, and dynamic conductor-teacher to continue the high level of excellence of these singers.

Position Details

• Part-time appointment, approximately 5-10 hours per week. 
• Each choir rehearses for 90 minutes once a week from late August to early May
• Includes planning an optional summer educational program through Adams County Arts Council
• Supported by a choir manager who handles administrative duties: communications, scheduling, parent relations, and social media
• Supervises and is supported by interns from Gettysburg College
• Collaborates with a staff accompanist for rehearsals and performances
  
• Salary: $6,000-$8,000

Candidate Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s level or higher degree in music, preferably music education
• Have previous experience working with choirs in grades 3-12
  
• Be committed to serving as a community leader for children through performances

Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• A video excerpt of a choral performance conducted by the candidate, preferably of singers in grades three-twelve (attach a file or include a link)
• A sample concert program, either of the candidate’s choirs or a potential program that they would create for Gettysburg Children’s Choir
• Contact information for two professional references that can speak to the candidate’s choral leadership experience and potential as a successful candidate.
• The following three background checks are required:
  • Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
  • Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
  • Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) 
    

Closing Date: April 24th, 2024
Please send all application materials via email to [email protected]

About Gettysburg Children’s Choir
The Gettysburg Children's Choir and Chamber Chorale is a 501(c)3, private choral organization that provides access to a high-quality choral program for young people in grades three through twelve from all cultural and economic backgrounds. We achieve the artistic excellence necessary to perform in various regional and national settings and serve as a model for diverse and quality choral literature and vocal training in children's choral music. 

Gettysburg Children’s Choir Mission Statement
The Gettysburg Children's Choir provides a choral program of the highest quality to young people in grades three to twelve from the surrounding communities of Gettysburg, PA. We strive to accomplish the following artistic and educational goals:

• To achieve a level of artistic excellence necessary to perform in a variety of settings
• To ensure that all choir members gain knowledge of music concepts and reading and understand healthy vocal technique
• To provide access to the choir for children from all cultural and economic backgrounds
• To serve as a model for diverse and quality choral literature and vocal training in the field of children's choral music

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Curriculum and Program

• Develop repertoire and cohesive concert programming of quality, diverse, and age-appropriate choral literature with a minimum of two concerts annually.
• Conduct weekly rehearsals.
• Direct the choir at concerts.
• Obtain necessary instrumental accompaniment with fee approval from the Executive Board.
• Resolve site issues as needed. 
• Coordinate the writing and production of concert programs
• Plan and execute an optional summer educational program through Adams County Arts Council
• Direct and supervise contracted Accompanist
• Supervise student interns from Gettysburg College.

Evaluations and Auditions

• Conduct evaluations of singers.
• Conduct new singer auditions.

Music, Educational Supplies, and Concert Expense

• Work with the Executive Board on the development of the budget for music, educational supplies, concert and optional summer program expenses.
  

Community Relations

• Serve as an ambassador for the choir.
  
• Recruit new membership for the choir by coordinating with local school districts.
• Develop an ongoing relationship with arts peers in the community.
  
• Represent the choir at community functions with, or at the request of, the Executive Board.
  
• Perform at one community event or nursing home annually if possible.
  

Planning

• Participate in strategic planning as requested by the Executive Board.