Artistic Director

The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay (MCTB) is an auditioned, volunteer symphonic chorus embracing a broad representation of singers from the entire Tampa Bay area.  With a 46-year tradition of elevating the cultural experience of the Tampa Bay community, MCTB traditionally maintains a roster of 150+ voices, performs 20 - 25 concerts a year, has internationally distributed recordings, and commissions important contemporary choral composers. In addition to a robust performance schedule,  MCTB presents engaging community-singing events and inspiring music education programs in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Administered by a full-time Executive Director and governed by an engaged Board of Trustees, the Master Chorale is in strong financial standing.

MCTB seeks an exceptionally talented choral conductor to serve as Artistic Director beginning August 1, 2025. This part-time position reports to the Board of Trustees.

The Artistic Director, as chief artistic officer of MCTB: 

• Works closely with the Executive Director to fulfill MCTB’s vision, mission, programmatic and artistic goals as articulated by the Board
• Leads MCTB’s artistic endeavors with energy and artistic and entrepreneurial vision 
• Works with MCTB’s professional staff and Board to implement strategies for MCTB’s member recruitment and auditions, audience development, and financial support
• Prepares MCTB to perform multiple concert series with The Florida Orchestra each year
• Plans, develops, and conducts self-produced performances by MCTB, as well as recording projects, in line with artistic goals 
• Manages artistic staff with support from the Executive Director
• Oversees artistic components of Education and Outreach programs, including the identification of teaching artists and program leaders
• Maintains a high profile and frequently engages with the local cultural arts community as a representative of MCTB
• Identifies composers for MCTB’s commissioning projects

Requirements: 

• D.M.A. or Ph.D. preferred, or an advanced music degree from an accredited program with 5+ years of comparable choral conducting experience
• Demonstrated success in preparing and conducting symphony choruses
• Experience in planning and executing concert programs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to meet schedules, timelines, and budgets

Compensation: $40,000 – $45,000

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume/C.V., and three references with contact information to [email protected]. Video submissions will be solicited at a later date.

Location: Tampa Bay, Florida.  

Application deadline: March 28, 2025

MORE ABOUT THE MASTER CHORALE OF TAMPA BAY

The Master Chorale primarily serves Tampa Bay and west central Florida with a mission to advance the art of choral music by performing great works of the past, commissioning and performing new literature and sharing the joy and power of choral music with new and existing audiences and singers. MCTB is the Principal Chorus for The Florida Orchestra and Artist-In-Residence at the University of South Florida College of Design, Art & Performance.

Since Robert Summer founded the Master Chorale in 1979, its performances have been consistently and critically recognized for excellence. In addition to the numerous traditional concerts performed annually, MCTB presents a variety of special appearance concerts and outreach and education activities in the Tampa Bay area and beyond. MCTB’s distinguished history includes international tours and performances and premieres of many major symphonic choral works under the outstanding direction of conductors including Michael Francis, Jahja Ling, Robert Shaw, John Nelson, Julius Rudel, Sir Colin Davis, and Sir David Willcocks. The Master Chorale has maintained a robust tradition of championing new works and has commissioned more than 25 pieces by renowned composers, such as Eric Whitacre, Stephen Paulus, Joan Szymko, Jake Runestad, and Sydney Guillaume.

Our Core Values

The Master Chorale is committed to upholding the following core values:

• Artistic Excellence: Achieving the highest standards for both repertoire and performance.
• Dedication: Sharing the joy of choral music through a community of dedicated singers, staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: Fostering rewarding partnerships with individual artists, artistic and educational organizations, and businesses.  
• Education: Pursuing the highest artistic standards through ongoing learning and teaching.
• Diversity: Celebrating the diversity of our music, singers, audiences and community. 
• We celebrate our diversity through inclusion of all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, ethnicity, or status as a covered veteran. 
• We respect and value the diverse life experiences and heritages that each person brings to The Master Chorale.
• We strive, within our organization, to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
• Community Service: Enriching the world in which we live through musical outreach and service.
• Integrity: Operating an effective and trustworthy organization as stewards for the resources provided to us.