Artistic Director

The Naperville Men’s Glee Club is seeking a new Artistic Director to build on a 37 year heritage of male chorus harmony, service to the Naperville community, and great fellowship for members and their families.

The Artistic Director role is a part-time paid position, supported by an accomplished Accompanist, an Assistant Director, an Assistant Accompanist, and a Board of Directors. Responsibilities include:

• Overall artistic leadership and direction for repertoire, weekly rehearsals, and evaluation, selection, and development of new members
• Coordinating performance preparation, planning, and marketing with the Board and Staff
• Representing NMGC to the Naperville regional artistic and cultural communities
• Participating with the Board in managing the artistic vision, finances, and overall health of the organization.

The selection process will involve:

• Identifying candidates in May - June time frame
• Interviewing candidates in July
• Inviting selected candidates to guest conduct the Glee Club
• Selecting a candidate and preparing a recommendation to the Board in August

Background

NMGC was founded in 1988 following a model of collegiate glee club singing, and over a period of 37 years has become a fixture in the musical culture of Naperville, practicing weekly, and performing 4 – 6 times per year with seasonal concerts, for special events, and for private gatherings. There is a focus on musical excellence, sharing and serving within the Naperville community, and collaboration with regional musical and collegiate organizations.

The chorus is typically composed of 25 – 40 men and meets weekly on Tuesday evenings in Naperville. The repertoire covers a broad selection of work from Broadway Musicals, a cappella numbers, sacred hymns, seasonal favorites, old time folk songs, gospel & spiritual, to contemporary pieces. NMGC takes pride in collaborating with other local choruses and small groups in concert and special event venues. 

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in music is required. Higher degree preferred.  
• Demonstrate success in directing a chorus of similar or larger size; TTBB preferred.  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in choral and instrumental conducting.  
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet schedules, timelines, and budgets.