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Cantabile Chamber Chorale, central NJ, seeks artistic director
Award-winning adult chorale of 25-30 voices seeks a successor to the founding artistic director.
Degree in choral conducting or equivalent, wide knowledge of repertoire and choral technique.
Rehearsals Wednesday 7:00-10:00 in Piscataway, NJ. Two concerts a year plus
collaborations and outreach events. Compensation $10,000-$12,000 per year.
Apply by April 15. Position begins January 2026. Chorus website: cantabilechamberchorale.org.
Apply to ruthsings@comcast.net.Posted 3/24/2025. Expires 4/15/2025.
Western Wind ensemble workshop in Staten Island April 5
Are you craving the opportunity to sing a cappella music under the guidance of The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble? Thanks to The Richmond Choral Society, you can do so on Saturday, April 5 from 10 AM to 3:00 PM at New Dorp Moravian Parish House on Staten Island. There is no charge for this workshop! Pre-register by April 1. Details at richmondchoral.org/events-news/.
Thanks to Marina Alexander, director of The Richmond Choral Society, as well as the choral society's benefactors, for the invitation.
Posted 3/18/2025. Expires 4/5/2025.
Grace Chorale of Brooklyn seeks music director
Grace Chorale of Brooklyn is a thriving community chorus with over 125 members and a nearly 50-year history of choral excellence. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Music Director to lead our ensemble into its next chapter, building on our strong tradition of musical excellence and community engagement. Jason Asbury, our current Music Director, announced in January that he is stepping down after 14 years in the role. "From commissioning new works and partnering with numerous Brooklyn arts organizations to navigating a pandemic and expanding the vision for what the Chorale could achieve, I am deeply proud of everything we have accomplished together," said Asbury.
The Chorale is dedicated to promoting and cultivating the art of choral singing in Brooklyn through performing a wide variety of choral music, collaborating with other Brooklyn arts organizations and engaging in educational outreach. Furthermore, the Chorale is committed to building a diverse and inclusive choral community and champions works by historically underrepresented composers, and we are particularly proud of our commissioning program, which supports living composers and places our chorus in a unique position within the choral community.
We are excited to find a leader who will continue to elevate the artistic vision of Grace Chorale of Brooklyn and foster a thriving, inclusive choral community!
For complete details, visit www.gracechorale.org/musicdirector.
Posted 3/18/2025. Expires 5/18/2025.
NYSTA Spring Event: Communicating Constructive Criticism Effectively
On Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (ET), the New York Singing Teachers Association will present Ms. Lisa Casia in a virtual masterclass with Q&A to follow. Ms. Casia covers best practices for effectively constructive criticism that promotes musical learning and growth, turning critical language into a positive point of view.
Live on Zoom. Free to all NYSTA members and $20.00 registration fee for non-members. Please visit www.nyst.org/live-events for more information and registration.
Posted 3/4/2025. Expires 4/6/2025.
Kingsborough Musical Society Chorus seeks accompanist
The Kingsborough Musical Society Chorus is seeking an accompanist for Spring 2025. Potential for permanent position for two seasons per year: Fall (December Holiday Concert) and Spring (2026 May/June Spring Concert). Compensation: $80 per rehearsal service;
$100 per rehearsal service with sectionals; $125 per rehearsal when the choral director is absent; $400 for concert.
Expectations: play accompaniment of musical selections; play separate vocal parts when needed; performance pianist for concert.
Repertoire: classical arrangements; Broadway show medleys; folk, gospel and spiritual songs; classic and contemporary pop.
The rehearsals and concert are held at the King’s Chapel Church, 2702 Quentin Road, (corner East 27th Street), Brooklyn, NY 11229. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings 7:15 PM-9:30 PM, with some Tuesday rehearsals. The first rehearsal is Thursday, March 13. The Spring Concert is Sunday, June 8 at 4:00 PM with a Saturday afternoon dress rehearsal the day before the concert. All auditions and interviews are at the King’s Chapel Church which is accessible by public transportation or car. Please e-mail resume to Robert Mineo at kmscsing@gmail.com.
Posted 2/25/2025. Expires 4/25/2025.
Join the Heights Vocal Ensemble
Do you love to sing and crave a new musical adventure? The Heights Vocal Ensemble invites experienced singers to join our vibrant, brand-new volunteer community choir! We're building a dynamic and supportive group of music lovers dedicated to exploring a diverse repertoire, from classical masterpieces to the infectious rhythms of popular Latin American music. If you're a passionate vocalist who desires to share your talent, we encourage you to audition and become part of something special.
Our choir rehearses weekly on Friday evenings from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. We are an adult, a cappella SATB choir, singing primarily in Spanish, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We're seeking sopranos, altos, tenors and basses with strong vocal technique, the ability to read music and a commitment to regular rehearsals and performances. While proficiency in Spanish is a plus, a passion for singing and building community is essential. Joining The Heights Vocal Ensemble offers the chance to perform with a talented group, receive professional musical direction, develop your skills and forge lasting friendships with fellow music enthusiasts. To learn more or schedule an audition, contact us at theheightsvocalensemble@gmail.com. Share your voice and passion with us!
Posted 2/25/2025. Expires 4/25/2025.
Master classes in ensemble singing with Nikolai Kachanov
If you are passionate about ensemble singing, have experience, possess good sight-reading skills and want to enhance your ensemble singing abilities, come to an audition.
We are a small group of enthusiasts of ensemble singing under the direction of Nikolai Kachanov. Our free master classes take place two Tuesdays per month from 6:30 to 8:30, in the warm atmosphere of the Nicholas Roerich Museum. Our main focus is on exploring the principles of intonation based on Pythagorean ideas, from which European music evolved. It is known that Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, the Neoplatonists and the Pythagoreans believed that spatial vibration represents mathematical harmony expressed through numbers and numerical proportions. Therefore, music can reflect the "cosmic harmony of the spheres," positively influencing a person's inner world. According to Wikipedia, "Plato described astronomy and music as "conjugate" sciences of sensory perception: astronomy for the eyes and music for the ears, requiring knowledge of numerical proportions." Modern music theory, rooted in the concept of twelve-tone temperament, obscures the true historical nature of the origins of musical intervals and hampers the correct development of the musical ear and, consequently, accurate intonation of musical intervals, especially in the genre of vocal-ensemble music from past centuries, including some new trends in contemporary music.
In our study of "Just Intonation," we apply the mathematical principles of the natural laws of musical harmony. Nikolai utilizes specialized computer programs for demonstrations, and provides study materials with musical examples to refine tuning. Our master classes include training in the application of 'Just Intonation" principles, which require vibrato control and ensemble timbre techniques.
This is the perfect free opportunity for singers who are seeking to refine their intonation and ensemble skills. Please respond by e-mailing nikolai731@icloud.com.
Posted 2/20/2025. Expires 6/20/2025.
Seeking singers for new vocal ensemble in Teaneck, NJ
I'm seeking singers for new vocal ensemble in Teaneck, NJ -- more for love of singing than for performance. Highlights:
- Contemporary music
- Middle-range skills preferred
- Weekly and in-person
- Auditions expected
- Dues anticipated for remunerating ensemble director
Posted 2/18/2025. Expires 4/18/2025.
Pro alto and trumpeter for Easter Sunday at Ardsley church
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Ardsley New York is looking for an alto for Easter Sunday, April 20 for a small choir in very friendly Episcopal church. Rehearsal at 8:45 AM and service is 10:00 AM. We’ll be singing an anthem, hymns and mass settings; all music will be sent ahead of time. We are 20 miles from Manhattan—an easy drive or train ride on Metro-North. Compensation is $120 which includes rehearsal and service. We're also looking for a trumpet player.
Contact Larry Wolf, Minister of Music, at larrywolf95@gmail.com or 914-450-8467.Posted 2/17/2025. Expires 4/20/2025.
Opera workshop auditions at Lucy Moses School
Singers rehearse and perform scenes from a wide range of operatic works in a collaborative group setting. You will receive coaching in dramatic and musical aspects of opera performance including language, musical style, stage craft and character interpretation. The workshop culminates in an end-of-semester performance. Audition required.
Join us in the fun of studying this repertoire together in small groups, enriching the storyline beyond the solo aria! Auditions: February 26, 6-7:00 PM. Meets Wednesdays from 7 to 9:00 PM, beginning March 19.
For more information and to sign up for an audition slot, e-mail lucymosesschool@kaufmanmusiccenter.org or call 212-501-3360.
Posted 2/7/2025. Expires 4/2/2025.