Position: 

Artistic Director

Job Location: 

Sacramento, CA
USA

Submission Closing Date: 

05/28/2021

Organization Website: 

sacgaymenschorus.org

Salary: 

Salary dependent upon experience.

ARTISTIC VISION and PERFORMANCES

●        Design, coordinate, and direct innovative and compelling artistic programming that appeals to a wide range of audience members, singers, and donors to retain and expand the SGMC audience.

●        Serve as the principal conductor of SGMC rehearsals and performances.

●        Select repertoire for each concert, ensure music is ordered, coordinate completion of arrangements, orchestrations, practice tracks, and ensure compliance with all copyright laws.

●        Select and supervise artistic contract employees.

●        Oversee the audition, selection, and coaching of singers, soloists and small group ensembles (vocal and dance).

●        Engage the Executive Director, Board, Production Staff, relevant SGMC Committees, Chorus, and Staff in planning and communicating the artistic vision for concerts and events.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

●        Improve musicianship, technical proficiency, and performance capability of SGMC and its individual members.

●        Audition new singers at the beginning of each concert cycle.

●        Establish and maintain criteria for the abilities expected of new singers and establish the method for demonstrating these abilities in the audition.

●        Identify, plan, and coordinate performance opportunities outside the regular concert cycle.

DONOR CULTIVATION and PUBLIC OUTREACH

●        In conjunction with the Executive Director, serve as a public voice for SGMC as local, national, and international ambassadors.

●        Assist in the development of strategic fundraising messages for the organization.

●        Participate in fundraising and marketing activities, press events, and community relations opportunities as appropriate.

●        Assist in the cultivation of major individual, corporate, and foundation gifts as appropriate.

●        Participate, as needed, in public visibility and donor cultivation activities.

●        Serve as a representative to GALA and other appropriate professional and/or community groups; attend meetings, workshops, and conferences.

COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT

●        Attend Board meetings and retreats and provide a monthly report to the Board.

●        Attend Staff and Chorus committee meetings as needed.

●        Ensure consistent communication with Chorus leadership and committee chairs, the Executive Director and Board on related activities.

LEADERSHIP

●        Anticipate and prepare for opportunities to positively impact the community on existing and emerging social justice challenges.

●        Continue to engage in ongoing development of professional and interpersonal skills.

●        Retain and grow SGMC audiences through the creativity of SGMC productions and outreaches.

●        Provide strong fiscal leadership in the development and adherence to production and artistic budgets.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

●        Bachelor’s Degree in Music or equivalent competency.

●        Three years of experience with choral conducting and programming.

●        Experience conducting or working with a community-based chorus and with singers of various musical skills and experience.

●        Knowledge of vocal technique and pedagogy.

●        Passionate in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.

●        Knowledge of current trends within the choral and musical/artistic community.

●        Commitment to working with and in diverse communities

●        Ability to provide strong leadership skills as well as balance work requirements within a team setting.

●        Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

●        Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Music or equivalent competency.

●        Eight years of experience with choral conducting and programming.

●        Experience with music arrangement or composition.

●        Experience with staging musical productions.

●        Experience with non-profit budgets, financial and concert revenue planning.

INFORMATION REQUIRED TO APPLY: 
Submit to ADSearch@sacgaymenschorus.org no later than May 28, 2021

●        Submit Cover Letter and Resume (or Curriculum Vitae).

●        Please provide samples of previous concert programs conducted including, if desired, a statement regarding this programming.

●        Minimum 3 professional references, current contact information and their relationship to you.

●        Optional – submit a video recording of no more than five minutes of a past performance demonstrating your conducting technique and style.

●        Additional materials may be requested after initial review.

BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS:

●        What do Diversity, Equity, Equality, and Inclusion mean to you?

●        How have you practiced these values in your previous relevant roles?

●        How will you practice these values as Artistic Director for SGMC?

●        How your experience prepares you to be SGMC’s Artistic Director and how you will use your skills and experience to support and expand our Mission and Values.