​Diamond State Chorus – Seeking Front Line Musical Director


The Diamond State Chorus (DSC) is seeking a frontline Musical Director to lead and inspire our enthusiastic chorus and take our musical talent to the next level. This is a contracted part-time position that includes a negotiable nominal salary.
Diamond State Chorus (a nonprofit) is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, and located in Wilmington, Delaware. Our 20-member chorus is comprised of residents from Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
DSC is a fun, dedicated group of women committed to singing many styles of a cappella music, including contemporary pop music and 4-part harmony barbershop-style arrangements.         

Our achievements include:
  • 2011, 2016, & 2017 Small Chorus Champions of the Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region 19 of Sweet Adelines International contests
  • 2012 - Competed Internationally in the Harmony Classic Small Chorus Division A contest, placing 4th worldwide
  • 2023 – Region 19 Regional Contest Audience Choice Award
We perform throughout Delaware; the Philadelphia area; Cecil County, MD; and Kent County, MD. 
Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in Wilmington, DE, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Responsibilities of Chorus Director
  • Plan and lead all weekly chorus rehearsals and annual retreat
  • Develop short and long-term musical plans for the chorus in collaboration with the Music Team
  • Prepare chorus for regional and international competitions
  • Direct all public performances of the chorus or delegate to an assistant director when necessary
  • Audition prospective members to determine voice placement or appoint a Music Team member to do so
  • Involved in performance-related decisions including choreography, costuming, and makeup
  • Collaborate with designated chorus members in planning chorus shows, community events, and other music-related fundraising activities (e.g. seasonal singing telegrams)
  • Attend all Music Team meetings and appoint musical leadership
  • In collaboration with Music Team select repertoire and outside coaches
  • Attend educational conferences including Sweet Adelines Regional and International musical workshops
  • Encourage development of aspiring quartets
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors by attending meetings when requested and consulting with the Board regarding chorus calendar and music-related expenditures.

Qualifications:
  • Frontline choral directing education and/or experience
  • A dynamic individual with strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Understanding of the barbershop art form
  • Creative and innovative thinker
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong teaching and communication skills
  • Ability to inspire chorus members to develop and perform at their highest level                                                         
How to Apply:
If you are interested in becoming Diamond State’s next musical director, the link below will take you to the application form.  
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Applications will be promptly reviewed as they are received.
Qualified candidates will be invited to attend an interview and, if selected, direct a rehearsal at a mutually agreed upon time.                                                                                                                                                            
Questions:
Contact Joyce Fangman at [email protected] 
 
For more information about Sweet Adelines International, visit: sweetadelines.com