Artistic Director of The Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale (CVAMC)

Position available: Artistic Director of The Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale (CVAMC).  CVAMC is an Ashland-based SATB chorale averaging 40 central Virginia volunteer singers. The successful candidate will direct this quality-minded chorale in continuing to learn musical masterworks, as well as sacred and secular anthems/songs, and perform twice a year in public concerts, as well as direct occasional brief local performances (e.g., Ashland Strawberry Faire, Ashland Variety Show). Traditionally, at least one of the CVAMC concerts per year has orchestral accompaniment, coordinated by the director, with Board approval. The chorale currently rehearses Monday nights for two hours from mid-August to December and mid-January to May accompanied by an accomplished performance-quality pianist/organist.

Qualifications: Outstanding choral conducting and leadership skills;  experience in directing similar groups and musical genre;  broad knowledge of choral repertoire; proficiency in conducting musical works in their original language; key boarding skills for sectional rehearsals; proven recruiting ability; and strong interpersonal skills.

Application items required (Please attach either .pdf or Word documents):
1.  Letter stating your interest in the position and explaining how your skills and experience combine to make you an excellent candidate. 
2.  Resume.
3.  Contact information for three references.

Please see http://www.cvamc.org for further information on the chorale (Web site is in process of revision). To apply or seek further information, please submit a resume to the search committee chair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Deadline for receipt of materials is August 15, 2010. Finalists will be invited to audition with the CVAMC Search Committee.