Pilgrim Congregational Church, Choir Director

Pilgrim Congregational Church in Lexington Massachusetts seeks a Choir Director to fulfill the following job responsibilities:

• Chooses music for and rehearses the small Pilgrim choir one evening per week
• For Sunday services:
  • Directs choir anthems
  • Hires and supervises soloists
  • Leads congregational singing
  • Sings the offertory
• Participates in 5 other services/events over the course of the year (Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday services, Lexington Interfaith Thanksgiving service, Lexington Choral Festival, community Christmas carol singing)

Candidate Profile / Experience and Qualifications

The Conducting Internship was established in September, 2000 to train conductors in the area of Jewish choral music.

The intern

• Is engaged in a study of Jewish choral repertoire and conducting techniques with the Chorale’s Artistic Director
• Sings as a regular member of the Chorale, attending all rehearsals and concerts
• Attends monthly staff meetings
• May be given opportunities to conduct the Chorale in rehearsals (both tutti and break-out rehearsals) and in concert
• May sit in on auditions for new members

The intern may also serve as assistant conductor, vocal coach, and/or section leader. The term is generally for one season (September through June). This is an unpaid position.

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