Posted: May 28, 2025

Artistic Director

The Naperville Men's Glee Club - Naperville, Illinois
Part-time
Salary: $16,000.00 - $18,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
Artistic

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.