Employment
Assistant Conductor
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay seeks a versatile and highly skilled Assistant Conductor to join a dynamic team that prioritizes artistic excellence, collaboration, and is committed to diversity, equity and access for members of The Master Chorale, Tampa Bay’s premiere symphonic chorus. The Assistant Conductor reports to the Artistic Director and performs conducting and artistic administrative duties as specified by the Artistic Director.
Title: Assistant Conductor
Organization: The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay (501(c)3 Choral Masterworks Festival, Inc.)
Job Type: 1099 Contract Position; Flexible schedule with regular required hours to include Tuesday evenings from 6-10:30 pm and some other evenings and weekends throughout the season.
Salary: $10,000 - $12,000, commensurate with experience
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum Experience: 2+ years of choral directing experience
Application Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through August 2, 2024, or until filled.
This position is a good fit for someone who:
Has exceptional musicianship and conducting skills
Has a thorough understanding of the voice and choral techniques
Has a pleasant demeanor with strong communication skills
Is a great collaborator and loves working with people
Is self motivated with strong initiative
Is flexible, organized, and a hands-on doer
Is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Assistant Conductor is expected to be a versatile and highly skilled musician who can successfully demonstrate leadership of a symphonic chorus and ability to work effectively with professional musicians, manage artistic concert production logistics, and represent the Artistic Director and the organization. Desired qualifications include:
Master’s degree preferred, preferably in choral conducting, music performance, or music education field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be an acceptable substitute for these degrees.
2+ years of choral directing experience
Successful applicants must live in or relocate to the Greater Tampa Bay metro area in order to have reliable access to our rehearsal and performance locations.
Thorough understanding of the voice and choral techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of choral repertoire
Versatility to communicate in a wide variety of musical styles
Significant concert production logistics management experience
Keyboard skills (at the level of leading a sectional from the piano) are desirable, but not required
Transparent and high integrity work ethic.
Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Strong time management and project management skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with volunteers and facilitating large groups.
Access to reliable transportation and the ability to work in multiple locations for various performances throughout a season.
Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
Even if you don’t think you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyhow!
TO APPLY
Timeline
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through August 2, 2024, or until filled.
Application Materials
Resume or CV (PDF file preferred)
List of three references including phone and email. At least one reference must be a conductor with whom you have worked.
Links to videos in both rehearsal and performance, following the guidelines below:
Rehearsal Video: 10-15 minutes of continuous, unedited video footage with a chorus
Performance Video: 5-10 minutes of video
Videos should be facing the conductor so that their gestures can be seen clearly
Please ensure videos have high quality sound so that both instructions and the choir can be clearly heard
Videos should be from within the last 3 years
Email your application materials or any questions about the process to Matthew Abernathy, Artistic Director (mabernathy@masterchorale.com)