Vallejo Choral Society -- Artistic Director/Conductor Search

The Vallejo Choral Society seeks a dynamic and motivated Artistic Director/Conductor to kick off the 2008-2009 season. The Vallejo Choral Society (VCS) is one of the oldest community choruses on the West Coast. This year we are celebrating our 90th Anniversary Season. We are an adult, secular, not-for-profit, community-based, mixed chorus dedicated to serving the community through song. Our repertoire ranges from classical oratorios to Broadway medleys and traditional carols. We strive to increase awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of live choral music within the community through high-quality performances and our music education program for community youths. We currently rehearse every Wednesday from 7PM – 9:30PM with sectional rehearsals on Monday evenings.

The Artistic Director/Conductor reports to the Board of Directors. He/She provides the artistic leadership and vision for VCS, designs the rehearsal and performance program for the season, and oversees all aspects of the performances. Salary is negotiable and dependent upon experience.

A successful candidate will possess:

    • Ability to provide effective leadership within a largely volunteer organization
    • Exceptional conducting and communication skills
    • Extensive ensemble conducting experience
    • Expertise in a wide range of historical, contemporary, and global choral music
    • Expertise in vocal production and pedagogy
    • Ability to inspire through contagious enthusiasm
    • Highly effective recruiting skills

To apply, please send resume, list of references, sample performance recordings, and optional video of a recent rehearsal or performance to:

Vallejo Choral Society
Attn: Artistic Director/Conductor Search
P.O. Box 162
Vallejo, CA 94590


Applications must be received no later than June 9, 2008.

Top candidates will be invited for an in-person interview and choral conducting/rehearsal audition. Candidates are expected to prepare two pieces for choral conducting/rehearsal audition: One must be Awake the Harp (#11) from Haydn’s Creation, and the second piece is the candidate’s choice.

The first conducting session is scheduled for June 18, 2008 at 7PM.

For more information, please contact VCS president, Nancy Gilman, at 707-751-0420.