Music/Artistic Director

By On Oct 12, 2026

Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Berkeley Community Chorus – Falling Waters , WV

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Salary: $1,000.00 – $2,500.00 Negotiable

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026

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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:

search-committee@berkcommchorus.org.

How To Apply

• To Apply: Send your CV and references to:

search-committee@berkcommchorus.org.

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