Choir Bass Section Leader

Description

Our Lady of Joy is looking for a Bass Section Leader to support our Choir for our Sunday Liturgies. This individual will assist in managing our Bass section. Should be familiar with the Catholic Rite and/or be a Practicing Catholic. 

Desirable qualities. The Section Leader should: 

• Be a skilled musician able to read music well (piano skill useful, but not required) 

• Be able to attend most rehearsals. On Wednesday nights in the Church 

• Have significant experience as a choral singer and solo singer 

• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills 

• Work in conjunction with other Section Leaders

• Have flexibility in a variety of musical styles (Chant, Polyphony, Hymns, etc.) 

• Be willing and able to support the Artistic Director 

• Have an energetic and positive personality 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in leading rehearsals for Our Lady of Joy Choir, including: 

o Attending Choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings (7:00-9:00 p.m.), dress rehearsals, and concert events 

o Assisting in developing rehearsal plans for the sectionals in accordance with the needs of the ensemble and under the guidance of the Music Director 

o Leading sectionals as needed 

o Taking careful note of details in rehearsal, such as phrasing, breathing, pronunciation etc., so that exact details can be communicated to members 

o Being willing to take initiative in the absence of the Music Director (e.g., lead a warm-up).  

o Providing coaching and encouragement for the individual members of the section 

o Alerting Artistic Director and Operations Director of any singers who aren’t performance-ready due to too many absences, lack of preparation, etc.,

Requirements

 Compensation and Benefits: 

• This is a part-time contractor position paid on a per-call basis. 

 Application Procedure: 

• Please email a resume and recording (if available) to [email protected], to set up an interview/audition.