Artistic Director

Job Posting: Montpelier Community Gospel Choir Artistic Director

The MCGC is a non-denominational, un-auditioned, accompanied choir performing in the African-American Gospel tradition.  It also includes a smaller, auditioned a cappella choir.  Our members hail from all over the central Vermont area and from many different faith (and non-faith) traditions.  We are looking for an Artistic Director, to begin in March 2026, to lead the choir in its fourth decade of serving Central Vermont and beyond.

Our new Artistic Director will be responsible for selecting repertoire, leading rehearsals, directing the band, and providing any necessary support material.  The ideal candidate will have experience directing choirs, working with inexperienced and experienced singers, and creating a sense of community and shared purpose.

Qualifications

• Experience directing choirs
• Love of gospel music and ability to share the music’s meaning and context
• Teaching skills, including ability to effectively teach individual parts and musicianship
• Technical skills, including ability to effectively use technology in support of the choir
• Understanding of vocal technique, especially Gospel
• Patient and welcoming of all abilities; community-builder; sense of humor 
• Good time management, including efficient use of rehearsal time
• Supports MCGC’s mission statements and core values
• Value diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Bring a warm, welcoming and diverse spiritual focus

About MCGC:

The MCGC is located in Montpelier, Vermont and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We rehearse weekly.

Links to Choir Singing:

Silver and Gold

Medley

Jesus Is on the Mainline

Sharing the Hope, Joy, and Inspiration of African-American Gospel Music. Love In Harmony!