The Winston-Salem Symphony (WSS) is seeking an experienced and inspirational part-time Symphony Chorale Director who will be responsible for preparing the volunteer WSS Chorale for all concerts performed with the WSS and for periodic independent concerts. The Symphony Chorale Director works closely with the WSS Music Director, Assistant Conductor, Artistic Operations Director, Orchestra Personnel Manager & Librarian, and the Chorale Council, an advisory body that supports Chorale operations. For access to a position description and application procedures, interested applicants should visit the WSS website at symp.ws/jobs. The application deadline is March 12, 2015.
The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus (WSYC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced part-time Artistic Director who will have primary responsibility for developing and implementing the artistic vision for the chorus; for supervising, teaching, conducting, and inspiring WSYC’s choristers (ages 3rd – 12th grades); and for promoting the WSYC through performances, conventions, collaborations, chorister recruitment, parental engagement, and touring. The Artistic Director will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Chorus Manager to oversee the administrative functions of the organization, with the Board of Directors to provide financial and strategic oversight, and with the Parent’s Association to communicate musical goals and expectations for the choir. For access to a position description and application procedures, interested applicants should visit the WSYC website at wsyouthchorus.org. The application deadline is March 12, 2015.
Applicants who are interested in being considered for both the WSS and WSYC positions should follow the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorale Director application deadline and procedure listed above with the following exception: reference “Joint Symphony Chorale Director/Youth Chorus Artistic Director-Conductor position” in the subject line of the application email.
About the Winston-Salem Symphony
The Winston-Salem Symphony, now performing its 68th season, is one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded regional orchestras. This season also marks Maestro Robert Moody’s 10th Anniversary with the Symphony. Under the baton of Music Director Moody, its performance season includes a classics series, a pops series, concerts for kids, annual performances of Handel’s Messiah, a concert featuring Winston-Salem Symphony and Youth Symphony musicians, holiday concerts, three youth orchestra ensembles, and a multitude of educational and community engagement programs. For more information visit WSsymphony.org
About the Winston-Salem Children’s Chorus
Founded in 1993 by current Artistic Director, Barbara C. Beattie, the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus (WSYC) is dedicated to educating the talented and diverse youth of our community in music and choral skills while offering abundant opportunities to share their talents locally and beyond. The WSYC offers a wide range of programs throughout the year to suit the learning needs and interests of every student, from its main choirs to its summer camp. WSYC members learn music theory, sight reading, proper vocal technique, choral style, and music in many languages within its unique cultural perspective. A variety of ensemble and solo performance opportunities are available, including an average of five concerts per semester, collaborations with other choirs, Piedmont Opera, the Winston-Salem Symphony, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
