Bass Section Leader, Gary Memorial United Methodist Church, Wheaton, IL
Gary Church seeks a kind, skilled, dependable Bass Section Leader for our Chancel Choir. This volunteer group comprises 25–35 singers, rehearses every Thursday, 7:00–8:30 p.m., and participates in worship every Sunday, usually alternating between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Repertoire includes a variety of styles and genres, from gospel to classical.
From February 4 through May 29, there will be 17 rehearsals on Thursday evenings, and 17 performances including Sundays, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week. We prepare one large work each spring. This year we will present Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living on May 15. There will be a dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 14.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
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Support the mission and purpose of the Chancel Choir, which is to serve the congregation in leading worship. This is a community of Christian faith. We cultivate a nurturing environment while striving for musical excellence.
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Provide supportive leadership of the bass section at scheduled rehearsals and worship-performances by thorough knowledge of the music and attention to all directions in rehearsal. Provide score notes to absentees in the bass section.
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Model good etiquette in rehearsals and in worship services.
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Lead sectional rehearsals, at the discretion of the Director of Music.Qualifications:
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Excellent choral singing skills and experience.
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Ability to vary vocal timbre.
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Ability to lead sectional rehearsals.
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Excellent sight-reading skills.
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Dependability and punctuality.
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Ability to work with trained and non-trained musicians in a supportive environment.
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Cooperative spirit.Education: Four-year degree in music, or equivalent professional training and experience.Start date – ImmediateCompensation: $40 per rehearsal; $50 per service in worship; $125 for 2 performances on May 15.Application Procedure:Please submit résumé, cover letter, two references, and if possible a recording to: Jennifer Whiting, Director of Music, Gary Memorial United Methodist Church,
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