Position: Ensemble Director
Openings: 2025-26 Elementary ensemble; 2025-26 Middle School ensemble (2 positions open)
Reports to: Artistic Director
Status: 9-10 month, part-time, one rehearsal per week, non-exempt
Mission Focus
Use your experience and professionalism to conduct, teach, and direct an elementary or middle school ensemble of motivated young singers from late-August through mid-May. Be an integral member of our dynamic artistic and educational team. Bring your mastery of diverse musical styles and repertoire to inspire a love for music and a desire for artistic excellence. Be a joyful, vital contributor to the positive environment expressed in all the activities of the Choirs that fulfill the mission of “transforming lives through musical excellence.”
Essential Duties
- Provide musical leadership and a supportive atmosphere in conducting weekly rehearsals
- Choose yearly repertoire with appropriate levels of challenge
- Conduct concerts and special events as scheduled for The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
- Care for the education of young artists in the Choirs nurturing qualities of excellence, respect, commitment, discipline, promptness, precision, teamwork, and the joy of making music together
- Uphold the Children’s Choirs Code of Conduct that places an emphasis on character development
- Encourage an inclusive atmosphere that enables students to understand their importance as a vital part of this musical community
- Interact positively, respectfully, and warmly with staff, students, families, and audience members
- Follow operating procedures and safety protocols
- Assist the Artistic Director in interview placements during the summer
- Attend 6-8 Artistic staff meetings yearly
- Collaborate with Music Lab (musicianship) curriculum and teachers monthly
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in vocal music, music education, or choral conducting; master’s degree preferred. Special consideration given to teachers with Orff or Kodaly certification or training
- A sincere interest, enthusiasm, and love of working with young people
- Demonstrated understanding of the benefits of a performance-based choral education program
- Minimum of 3 years prior conducting experience; specifically with young people
- Strong knowledge of treble choral repertoire, concert preparation and performance
- Strong knowledge of vocal production and choral techniques; proficient in solfege
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven time management skills
- Conscientious work ethic, accuracy, thoroughness, order, and efficiency
- Able to respond positively and professionally to any situation
- Able to work evenings and weekends to support concerts, auditions, and special events
To Apply
Statement
The above description indicates the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It does not necessarily contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required.
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
