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Choir Director job description

Use this Choir Director job description template to advertise open roles for your company.

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Responsibilities

  • Direct choir members in warm-ups prior to practices and performances.

  • Choose individual choir members to perform solo pieces.

  • Decide on appropriate musical pieces for the choir to perform depending on the occasion and setting.

  • Create and enforce a dress code for performances in tandem with guidelines.

  • Lead auditions to identify and pick out potentially suitable choir members.

  • Provide necessary guidance and direction during choir rehearsals to help choir members in attaining the correct tone, rhythm, pitch, tempo, and harmony.

  • Govern choir members during musical performances to ensure the desired score is achieved.

  • Schedule choir rehearsals and ensure that choir members attend them.

  • Craft appropriate choir formations for rehearsals and performances.

  • Selects music to meet the needs of the performance while also taking into account the group's aptitude and abilities.

  • Make plans for tours and shows, including transportation and lodging.

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    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or related field is preferred

    • 3+ years of directing choirs

    • Can interpret various styles of music

    • In-depth music knowledge

    • Bold leadership and listening capabilities

    • Strong communicator

    • Exceptional analytical skills

    • Patient, passionate, creative, and assertive

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