Conductor, The Virginia Glee Club

Conductor Job Description

About the Virginia Glee Club

The Virginia Glee Club is the oldest musical organization at the University of Virginia (located in Charlottesville, Virginia). Founded in 1871, the Glee Club is a tenor-bass choir that seeks to perform and further the repertoire for tenor and bass voices, both at home and through regulardomestic and international tours. Like all student organizations at the University of Virginia, theGlee Club operates under the principles of student self-governance. The Glee Club has an active board of alumni and friends which supports its mission through fundraising, advice, and organizational continuity.

Job Description

The Conductor provides the artistic vision, vocal pedagogy, and educational mentorship of the Virginia Glee Club and is responsible for the leadership and musical direction of every aspect of their performances. The Conductor reports to the executive committee of the Virginia Glee Club, and works in conjunction and consultation with the Virginia Glee Club Alumni and Friends Association and the Virginia Glee Club Manager to ensure the long-term success and growth of the organization. The Glee Club rehearses Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at UVa.

Candidate Qualifications

Education: Master of Music in Choral Conducting preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of choral conducting and teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level or with advanced adult ensembles.

Specialization: Experience with tenor-bass repertoire is highly desirable.

Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and donor-relations skills. Proficiency as a keyboard accompanist is highly beneficial, though the Glee Club does hire a professional accompanist.

Artistic Management

●Provides overall artistic leadership, direction and vocal training to the chorus

●Selects and evaluates new chorus members

●Supervises all artistic aspects in the choice of repertoire and selection of venues

●Selects all artistic personnel, including soloists and guest musicians

●Supervises all rehearsals and concerts, both self-produced and run-outs

●Supervises all recording activities

●Writes program notes for each concert (if needed) and produces concert programs in collaboration with the General Manager.

●Prepares scores for chorus, orchestra, and soloists

●Participates with the Glee Club Executive Committee as needed in fee negotiation for artists and other personnel

●Solicits run-out concerts from presenters

●Actively mentors student members, fostering both their musical development and leadership capabilities within a student-run framework

Board Relations

●Presents reports to the executive committee of the Glee Club at its weekly meetings and all meetings of the full Virginia Glee Club Alumni and Friends board regarding the status of the artistic programs and projects

●Assists the Alumni and Friends Association in cultivating major donors and supporting long-term capital campaigns

Public Relations

●Serves as the official spokesperson for the organization

●Participates in community activities that further the name recognition of the Glee Club

●Represents the Glee Club in all media appearances

●Participates in musical and professional organizations to elevate the Glee Club’s profile

●Collaborates with Glee Club officers and the General Manager in developing marketing campaigns, audience development strategies, and publicity for the Glee Club

Financial Management

●Develops annually a comprehensive artistic plan that, in collaboration with the General Manager, provides the basis for the annual budget

●Follows the approved annual budget for the programs

●Collaborates in the identification and preparation of grant applications