Music/Artistic Director

About the role

The Berkeley Community Chorus (BCC), situated in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is seeking an inspiring, dynamic Community Chorus Director to lead our singers. You will shape our artistic vision, develop engaging seasonal repertoires, and conduct high-quality rehearsals. The Artistic/Music Director will serve as the musical heart of our organization. You will manage the artistic budget in collaboration with the BCC’s board, develop engaging seasons, and elevate our singers’ talents through high-skill rehearsal management and vocal pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Programming & Selection: Researching, compiling, and obtaining sheet music for engaging and diverse concert seasons.
• Rehearsals & Auditions: Holding two seasonal auditions and conducting weekly 2‑hour rehearsals across two 10‑week performance cycles. Each cycle includes one dress rehearsal and one concert, though additional concerts may be added as opportunities arise.
• Performance Production: Managing concert logistics, coordinating venues, and collaborating with guest artists and instrumentalists. Selecting and overseeing an accompanist as needed.
• Board Collaboration: Serving as an ex-officio board member to manage the artistic budget and align our musical vision with the chorus's mission.
• Community Relations: Serving 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 required; Master’s degree strongly preferred in Music Performance or Music Education.
• Significant background leading community, high school, or collegiate choral ensembles.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to conduct masterworks and popular arrangements, teach group vocal pedagogy, and arrange or program accessible music.

Pay

Stipend-based pay scaled to the two 10-week performance blocks (negotiable). Salary range: $1,000.00 – $2,500.00.

Schedule

Weekly 2‑hour rehearsals across two 10‑week performance cycles; two seasonal auditions; each cycle includes one dress rehearsal and one concert, with potential for additional concerts.