Music/Artistic Director

About This Role

Directing the Berkeley Community Chorus is the core of this part-time role. You will shape the artistic vision, develop engaging seasonal repertoires, and conduct high-quality rehearsals. This role suits an inspiring, dynamic community chorus director with a passion for accessible programming and collaborative performance production.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile, and obtain sheet music for engaging and diverse concert seasons
• Hold two seasonal auditions
• Conduct weekly 2-hour rehearsals across two 10-week performance cycles
• Manage concert logistics
• Coordinate venues
• Collaborate with guest artists and instrumentalists
• Select and oversee an accompanist as needed
• Serve as an ex-officio board member to manage the artistic budget
• Align the musical vision with the chorus's mission
• Serve as the musical ambassador of the chorus by maintaining professional relationships with local universities, conservatories, conductors, and community-based music groups

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance or Music Education (Master’s degree strongly preferred)
• Significant background leading community, high school, or collegiate choral ensembles
• Demonstrated ability to conduct masterworks and popular arrangements
• Ability to teach group vocal pedagogy
• Ability to arrange or program accessible music

Important Details

• Schedule: weekly 2-hour rehearsals across two 10-week performance cycles, each cycle includes one dress rehearsal and one concert (additional concerts may be added)
• Application deadline: October 30, 2026

About the Company

The Berkeley Community Chorus (BCC), situated in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is a community chorus.