Boise Gay Men’s Chorus and Boise Women’s Chorus

Job title: Artistic Director

 

The Board of Directors of Boise Choruses, Inc. is now accepting applications for the position of Boise Women’s Chorus Artistic Director, to begin July 1, 2022. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented director(s) to lead Boise Women’s Chorus as well as additional SATB small groups or mixed voice performances as available.  Note: this is a part time contracted position.

Job Description:   ARTISTIC DIRECTOR – Boise Women’s Chorus

Supervised by:   Board of Directors

Purpose of Position: .25 FTE salaried position. Flexible hours, evenings, and weekends.

Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week. Works in collaboration with artistic director for Boise Gay Men’s Chorus

Salary: $500 per month ($6,000 per year), with additional compensation available for additional events, performances, or otherwise contracted.

Concert Season: September to June (approximately)

Chorus Mission:   To open hearts and minds through music.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  1. Promote the Chorus’ Focus on Mission
    • Work to promote a positive atmosphere of community for the organization.
    • Network with other local arts organizations, music directors, and community groups to increase the visibility of the Chorus and encourage collaboration.
  2. Design and Direct Choral programming: (50%)
  3. Development and Finances (10%)
  4. Provide supervision for music-related staff and chorus volunteers. (15%)
  5. Communicate regularly with the Chorus Board (10%)
  6. Administrative and artistic efforts for outreach projects (15%)

 

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Qualified applicants will have experience successfully directing in a choral setting, an inclusive repertoire, and the ability to inspire musical appreciation and enthusiasm.

  • BA or Advanced Degree in Music with an emphasis in choral conducting or equivalent conducting experience (minimum 1-3 years)
  • Experience conducting or working with a community-based chorus and with singers of various musical skills and experience.
  • Interest in and commitment to embracing the mission of the Chorus.
  • Ability to offer strong leadership skills as well as to balance work with a team setting.
  • Flexibility in working with a diverse group of volunteers and personalities.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • An ability to work within electronic mediums: word processing, e-mail, zoom calls, internet, etc.

Note: An accompanist is provided for concerts and most rehearsals.

 

About the Choruses:

Boise Gay Men’s Chorus and Boise Women’s Chorus are inclusive performance groups dedicated to music, social justice, and equality.  Our membership consists of dedicated adult singers (18 and up) from all walks of life.

Our Core Values are (1) Compassion, (2) Acceptance (3) Choral Excellence, and (4) Having Fun. The Choruses have performed both as separate, individual groups and as a combined choruses for season concert performances. We perform a wide range of music from classical to spirituals to modern anthems and popular music.

We offer a fixed monthly fee, with an option for additional compensation based on outreach performances or additional programming as agreed upon with the board of directors. The concert season is from approximately late August through June each year. It consists of 3 main concerts and additional outreach performances as scheduled or available (1-2 per concert cycle). Currently, Boise Gay Men’s Chorus rehearses Monday evenings 7-9pm and Boise Women’s Chorus rehearses Tuesday evenings 7-9pm.

Please respond by 6/20/2022. Interviews may be scheduled as responses are received. We will provide an opportunity to meet the choruses and rehearse with them for chosen application candidates.

Application procedure: To apply, submit a resume, letter of introduction (not required but helpful if you are new to our organization), and the contact information for at least 2 references by June 20, 2022 via e-mail to boisechoruses@gmail.com.

Feel free to email any questions or needed clarifications to boisechoruses@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.