Bass Section Leader (New Canaan, CT)

Date Posted: 
February 16, 2024
Organization Name: 
The Congregational Church of New Canaan
Contact Email: 
Salary Range: 
$250/week
Job Description: 

The Congregational Church of New Canaan (UCC), a welcoming, inclusive, and compassionate church community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, seeks a baritone/bass to join the professional sextet that forms the core of the 20-voice Chancel Choir. Candidates should have the ability to sing a wide range of sacred music, flexibility of sound depending on genre, and strong sightreading skills. The usual weekly calls include a Thursday rehearsal from 7:30-9pm and a Sunday warm-up at 9am followed by a service at 10am. Compensation is $100 for Thursday rehearsals and $150 for Sunday services. Additional services include Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter, and Christmas Eve (all are compensated). Solo opportunities are available throughout the church year and are rotated through the sextet. For more information or to schedule an audition, please contact Michael Burnette at michael@godsacre.org or call/text 203-856-1014.