Artistic Director Position Announcement

Since 1992, Aurora Chorus has honored the strength and beauty of women’s lives through the fine art of choral singing. Aurora was founded on the belief that music can be a powerful instrument of peace—locally, globally, in the hearts of all who sing and all who listen. Aurora is proud to provide a choral home for treble singers at all skill levels and of all gender identities who desire the opportunity to transform their love of singing into a dynamic ensemble experience grounded in healthy vocal production and solid choral technique. We are proud to celebrate the lives and works of all women, including our trans sisters.

The mission of Aurora Chorus is to elevate women’s voices and to open the hearts of singers and audiences through sharing diverse choral repertoire, celebrating musical excellence, and cultivating loving community. Aurora stands upon a beautiful choral legacy created by longtime Artistic Director and renowned composer Joan Szymko, and stewarded by Rebecca (Parsons) Bonner. We seek a dynamic leader with solid choral directing experience to grow this legacy and to further enliven Aurora’s mission.

For more information about the choir and its history see aurorachorus.org/who-we-are

Start date of employment: August 1, 2027

Compensation: $36,000+ annually, based on experience

Approximately 20 hours per week, seasonally more or less throughout the year as duties require.

Required Qualifications:
‍ ‍● Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Music Performance or Music Education
● Two or more years’ experience in choral conducting
● Ability to guide singers of various experience levels toward a unified, mature choral sound
● Passion for promoting women’s and marginalized voices and social justice
● Positive and empowering attitude

Desired Qualifications:
● Arranging and Composing Skills
● Keyboard or other accompanying instrument skills
● Experience working with mature women’s voices, treble, and non-binary voices

For a more detailed position description, see aurorachorus.org/artisticdirector

Application materials requested:
● Resume with cover letter describing your vision for Aurora
● Link to video of you conducting, preferably from the choir’s perspective (concert or rehearsal acceptable; if possible, submit examples of both)
● At least one example of a themed concert you have directed with at least seven works

Submit materials to ADsearch@AuroraChorus.org

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to do so, regardless of specific qualifications.

Applications due by February 1st, 2027