Music/Artistic Director

Artistic/Music Director (Part-Time) 
The Berkeley Community Chorus (BCC), situated in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is seeking an 
inspiring, dynamic Community Chorus Director to lead our singers. You will shape our artistic 
vision, develop engaging seasonal repertoires, and conduct high-quality rehearsals. If you have a 
passion for accessible programming and collaborative performance production, we invite you to 
apply. 
Position Overview 
The Artistic/Music Director will serve as the musical heart of our organization. You will manage 
the artistic budget in collaboration with the BCC’s board, develop engaging seasons, and elevate 
our singers’ talents through high-skill rehearsal management and vocal pedagogy. 
Qualifications & Requirements 
● Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred in Music 
Performance or Music Education. 
● Experience Preference: Significant background leading community, high school, or 
collegiate choral ensembles. 
● Skills: Demonstrated ability to conduct masterworks and popular arrangements, teach 
group vocal pedagogy, and arrange or program accessible music. 
Core Responsibilities 
● Programming & Selection: Researching, compiling, and obtaining sheet music for 
engaging and diverse concert seasons. 
● Rehearsals & Auditions: Holding two seasonal auditions and conducting weekly 2 hour 
rehearsals across two 10-week performance cycles. Each cycle includes one dress 
rehearsal and one concert, though additional concerts may be added as opportunities 
arise. 
● Performance Production: Managing concert logistics, coordinating venues, and 
collaborating with guest artists and instrumentalists. Selecting and overseeing an 
accompanist as needed. 
● Board Collaboration: Serving as an ex-officio board member to manage the artistic 
budget and align our musical vision with the chorus's mission. 
● Community Relations: Serving as the musical ambassador of the chorus by maintaining 
professional relationships with local universities, conservatories, conductors, and 
community-based music groups. 
Compensation & Hours 
● Pay: Stipend-based pay scaled to the two 10-week performance blocks (negotiable). 
● To Apply: Send your CV and references to: 
[email protected].