The IN HARMONY choir is seeking a paid SOPRANO section leader for the 2023 Spring season, currently in progress 

 

Purpose of the Position: 

• Provide musical leadership by encouraging a sense of community, congeniality, and professionalism within the IN HARMONY musical family.

• Act as an excellent role model, musically and beyond. 

• Enable the choir to sing a more challenging repertoire.

• Assist the Music Director in improving the musical skills and overall confidence of the singers.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform all repertoire, and solos as requested by the music director.

• Provide musical leadership and training for your section, giving singers a strong sense of musical security, and general group leadership by setting the example for professional preparation, behavior, attendance, and punctuality.

• Advise individual singers on technique and interpretation as needed; organize and lead sectional rehearsals within scheduled rehearsals.

• Advise the Music Director about the status and needs of the section, and opportunities to enhance the musical experience of the singers and the audience.

• Attend all scheduled Chorale rehearsals and performances during the season, giving priority to choir activities over other engagements.

 

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent musicianship: superior music reader and ensemble singer with good pitch sense and vocal flexibility in a variety of styles (piano skills not required but useful).

• A good understanding of vocal technique and healthy singing fundamentals.

• A strong sense of musical leadership and responsibility to singers

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to sensitively give feedback and correction to the members of your section.

 

General and Compensation

• BIPOC musicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

• The rehearsal site is in Pawtucket, RI

• Working with students requires passing a BCI clearance, which can be obtained at your local police station.

• Seeking soprano and bass section leaders

• Section leaders will receive a stipend of $1,000 for the 16-rehearsal semester.   

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To apply

• Please send a short cover letter and a resume to info@providencesingers.org 

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