JOB TITLE: Artistic Director & Conductor
SUPERVISOR: Executive Board of Cincinnati Choral Society
The Cincinnati Choral Society (CCS) offers challenging, satisfying musical experiences for performers and audiences alike.
The Cincinnati Choral Society was founded in 1974. We perform a wide range of high-quality music, both a cappella and accompanied. CCS has presented concerts in various churches, concert halls and outdoor venues both in the Greater Cincinnati area and in other parts of the country and overseas.
For full details on our history, mission, and vision, please visit the About section of our website: https://cincinnatichoralsociety.org/about.
JOB SUMMARY: Lead and inspire performances by the Cincinnati Choral Society, a select by audition group.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plan, schedule and run rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as booking locations and dates.
2. Plan for and choose repertoire for each season considering such factors as ensemble size, abilities, availability of scores, available budget and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed.
3. Create long-range plans for repertoire to excite singers, engage with Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (BAMSO) and garner funding.
3. Order the required music and contract with outside musicians as needed for performances.
4. Hold auditions for incoming vocalists and select soloist performers needed for musical presentations.
5. Position members within the group to obtain the optimal balance among the vocal sections.
6. Collaborate with BAMSO and other musical groups for possible combined performances.
7. Perform administrative tasks such as developing budgets, negotiating contracts for outside performers, supporting grant work and possibly developing some fundraising and promotional activities.
8. Attract high-quality singers for the group by increasing public perception, maintaining performance quality and reaching outside sources and contacts.
9. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Board.
KEY POINTS:
Salary and start date are negotiable.
Previous experience required.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF CANDIDATE PROCESS:
Candidates will receive the job description by mail, email, verbally or telephone contact and review the information.
Email a letter of intent, references and current resume to Lori Klinedinst, CCS Board President, at [email protected] by October 1, 2025. Letter of intent should include your reason for desiring the CCS Artistic Director position and briefly summarize your vision for programming.
Selected candidates will be called to schedule an interview with the CCS Search Committee. Further details about the candidate process will be emailed at that time.
After the interview, selected candidates will receive information and materials needed for the audition with the complete group on a rehearsal.
If available, send in a video of previous conducting experience or bring to the interview.
We would like to thank you very much for your interest in auditioning for this position. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Cincinnati Choral Society Search Committee