VOICES CHORALE NJ: Assistant Conductor 2023-2024 Position
The assistant conductor (AC) position is an outstanding educational opportunity with a small stipend, designed for young conductors in the early stages of their career desiring practical experience working with a community choir. The position is meant to further the applicant’s education and professional goals. The AC is expected to be at all rehearsals and performances, assisting the Artistic Director (AD) as needed (e.g., for sectionals, etc.) and substituting for the AD when necessary. In addition, the AC works with the AD to prepare one or more pieces that the AC would conduct in performance, thus providing an opportunity to accumulate performance credits and expand the AC’s repertoire list. The assistant conductor also sings/performs with the choir when not conducting, including any smaller ensembles within the choir.
Below is a list of responsibilities and guidelines for the position.
Stipend: $200 per month, prorated for partial months*
About Us: Under the leadership of Dr. David A. McConnell, Voices Chorale NJ is a premier, auditioned chorus with members from the NJ and PA area performing sacred and secular music from across the eras and around the world. See VoicesChoraleNJ.org for more information.
If interested, email the following to arrange an audition and interview:
* Handled via payroll services, federal and state taxes are withheld.
The assistant conductor (AC) position is an outstanding educational opportunity with a small stipend, designed for young conductors in the early stages of their career desiring practical experience working with a community choir. The position is meant to further the applicant’s education and professional goals. The AC is expected to be at all rehearsals and performances, assisting the Artistic Director (AD) as needed (e.g., for sectionals, etc.) and substituting for the AD when necessary. In addition, the AC works with the AD to prepare one or more pieces that the AC would conduct in performance, thus providing an opportunity to accumulate performance credits and expand the AC’s repertoire list. The assistant conductor also sings/performs with the choir when not conducting, including any smaller ensembles within the choir.
- Our December repertoire includes Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio plus a varied selection of old and new favorites.
- Our winter concert will be Saturday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. in Princeton, NJ.
- Our spring concert date has not yet been set.
- Rehearsals are held at Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell, NJ 08525 (less than 15-minute drive from downtown Princeton)
- Rehearsal Schedule: Monday nights 7:30-9:30 PM, starting September 11, plus one dress rehearsal per venue.
Below is a list of responsibilities and guidelines for the position.
- Lead some sectionals and parts of full chorus rehearsals; conduct a few pieces on concerts; lead some outreach concerts as is appropriate for the season.
- Conduct rehearsals or concerts in the absence of the Artistic Director
- Attend Monday night rehearsals at Music Together in Hopewell, New Jersey.
- Sing your voice part at a professional level and act as section leader, if assigned
- Interact socially with chorus members prior to rehearsals, during breaks, and after rehearsals
- Share in suggesting repertoire
- Provide bio and photo for marketing and concert program
- Meet monthly with Artistic Director to go over conducting challenges, as needed
- Arrive 15 minutes before rehearsal for any musical additions to the rehearsal, to consult with the Artistic Director and to generally be available to talk with singers.
Stipend: $200 per month, prorated for partial months*
About Us: Under the leadership of Dr. David A. McConnell, Voices Chorale NJ is a premier, auditioned chorus with members from the NJ and PA area performing sacred and secular music from across the eras and around the world. See VoicesChoraleNJ.org for more information.
If interested, email the following to arrange an audition and interview:
- Dr. David A. McConnell – herrdam@hotmail.com
- Paula Mirabile-Willard - paulamirabile@verizon.net
* Handled via payroll services, federal and state taxes are withheld.