Seattle Ladies Choir is hiring: Music Director in Seattle

Seattle Ladies Choir is a non-audition choir open to all self-identified women. After more than a decade under the direction of our founding Music Director, we are excited to welcome new leadership to guide us into our next chapter.As Music Director, you will be the creative and educational leader of Seattle Ladies Choir. You’ll embrace the passion and vibrancy of our choir, and help us deliver performances that are both polished and full of heart.This role will begin with Season 24, with rehearsals starting in March 2026 and performances in October 2026. We rehearse in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, and perform in Capitol Hill.Before you apply, we recommend watching some past performances to get a sense of our style. You can find our full Season 22 setlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXIMFe7gzfDGBSF7Sv1oauVCAUkeIY18HCompensation: $50-60/hour for rehearsals; $55-65/hour for performances, DOESchedule:Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. (March - October)Seasonal performance: three concerts in OctoberAdditional rehearsals in the final three weeks of the season: All-day Saturday rehearsal, dress rehearsal, musician/tech rehearsalsOption for 2-3 additional community performances per seasonResponsibilities:Lead weekly rehearsals that are fun, inclusive, and musically rigorous, supporting members who may not read music while helping the choir deliver high-quality, professional-level performances.Teach all repertoire to the choir, ensuring musical accuracy, vocal blend, and expressive performance.Conduct range checks and assign choir members to parts to balance sections.Choose roughly one-third of each season’s repertoire; the remaining songs are selected by choir membership vote.Work with arrangers to ensure arrangements fit the choir’s vibe and include equally engaging parts for all sections.Manage and collaborate with section leaders to ensure each voice part receives adequate support and coaching.Manage the assistant director, ensuring they receive all arrangement materials needed to produce part recordings and rehearsal tools.Sort and filter song suggestions from choir members and audience, ensuring choices meet our all-secular mission, are appropriate for PG-13 audiences, and fit the choir’s style.Coordinate with the accompanist and band, including scheduling additional rehearsals and collaborating on musician parts.Attend and conduct the performance at Pride, with potential additional performances (such as community events and volunteer engagements) based on availability.Collaborate with the choir board on season planning, organizational decisions, and artistic direction by attending board meetings once per month.Maintain an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive rehearsal atmosphere that balances fun and professionalism.