Assistant Director

Abington Choral Club
Assistant Director
Job Responsibilities

1. Attend and participate in rehearsals.
2. Expect to lead rehearsals 3-4 times per season without the Music Director.
3. During rehearsal, when not leading, observe/take notes to provide feedback to the Music
Director or sing with chorus (all at the Music Director’s discretion).
4. Conduct a minimum of 3 pieces from beginning to end each season.
5. Be available to occasionally direct sectionals to expedite learning new music – sectionals may
be during regular rehearsal time or at a separate agreed-upon time.
6. Identify and provide links to soundtracks/videos that match Abington Choral Club’s choral
pieces for rehearsal purposes.
7. Be available to conduct outside performances including ballgames (2-3) and concerts at
continuing care communities (1-2).
8. Be willing and prepared to interact with audiences during performances.
9. Attend and participate in Music Committee meetings and member and solo auditions.
10. Under the guidance of the Music Director, assist with other responsibilities as needed.

Job Requirements

1. A master’s degree in Choral Conducting/Music Education or currently pursuing a master’s level
degree in Choral Conducting/Music Education or demonstrated equivalent experience.
2. Experience with a broad range of choral music is required. Expertise in less traditional choral
music genres is welcome. Examples include gospel, folk music from different parts of the world,
Jewish music, vocal jazz, collegiate a cappella, etc.
3. Minimum 1 year experience in adult choral direction.

Other Considerations

1. Abington Choral Club is an adult community chorus (80+ members) comprised of different ages,
interests and levels of musical experience and abilities. Our choral music spans the genres of
classic, pop, opera, classical, Broadway/movie tunes and has included pieces in Latin, Italian,
French, German, Hebrew, Spanish and Russian.
2. Time Commitment: This is a part time position. Rehearsals are 2 hours on Wednesday evenings
during our two concert seasons (September to early December and January to early May) with
some exceptions. Rehearsals on stage are typically held the Friday evening before the concert.
Community Outreach concerts, ball games and other special events vary with dates known and
coordinated in advance.
3. The Assistant Director takes instruction and guidance from the Music Director while serving at
the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
4. Annualized compensation, half paid following each major seasonal concert (December and
May), ranges from $3500-$4000 and is based on experience.