VOICES CHORALE NJ: Assistant Conductor 2026-2027 Position
APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 10, 2026
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
Assistant Conductor
Stipend: $250 a month, prorated for partial months*
To apply, email your CV and links to videos that showcase your work with a choir to:
Dr. David A. McConnell – [email protected]
Linda Silber – [email protected]
APPLICATIONS DUE BY June 10th
* Handled via payroll services, federal and state taxes are withheld.
APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 10, 2026
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 winter concert will be Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in Princeton, NJ.
- Our spring concert will be either Saturday, May 1,2027 or May 8, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. in Princeton, NJ.
- 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 14, plus one dress rehearsal per venue.
Below is a list of responsibilities and guidelines for the position
Assistant Conductor
- Lead some sectionals and parts of full chorus rehearsals; conduct a few pieces at 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.
- Have choral singing experience, excellent sight-reading skills, and serve as a section leader, if assigned
- Interact socially with chorus members prior to rehearsals, during breaks, and after rehearsals
- Interpret, rehearse and conduct assigned pieces
- 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 Artistic Director and to generally be available to talk with singers.
Stipend: $250 a month, prorated for partial months*
To apply, email your CV and links to videos that showcase your work with a choir to:
Dr. David A. McConnell – [email protected]
Linda Silber – [email protected]
APPLICATIONS DUE BY June 10th
* Handled via payroll services, federal and state taxes are withheld.
