Soprano Section Leader | St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, Trumbull, CT

Date Posted: 
August 4, 2016
Job Description: 

This position is an independent contractor position, without benefits.
Position is available as of September 1.

St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Trumbull, CT, has an established
traditional church music program. The choir is composed of around 35 singers,
including four professional section leaders (SATB). The choir sings high
quality literature ranging from Gregorian chant and polyphony through 21st
century repertoire. Section leaders are expected to work well with
volunteers, be able to lead sectionals, and have evenness of tone, impeccable
intonation and ability to sing straight tone when needed. Although most
literature is available ahead of time, excellent sight-reading skills are a
must.

Section leaders are required to sing for the following:

•    Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (September through
mid-June: Corpus Christi)
•    Sunday duties: 10.30am High Mass with 10:00am rehearsal.
•    Extra services: Thanksgiving Service (Tuesday before Thanksgiving),
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,
Confirmation Mass,
Tenebrae Service (Wednesday of Holy Week), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday,
Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday, and Pentecost Vespers on a Sat. afternoon at
4:00pm.
•    In addition, the quartet sings for 3-4 Tridentine Masses during the year
(Sundays at 2:30pm with a rehearsal at 1:00pm).
•    Other opportunities for additional income: cantoring for funerals,
weddings, and other weekend masses.

Compensation: $65 per call (some services pay more)

Required education: BM (Vocal Performance preferable)
Preferable: MM in Vocal Performance or choral conducting

To apply please submit a resume and a brief cover letter to Dr. Carolina
Flores at: music@sttheresatrumbull.org

Contact Email: music@sttheresatrumbull.org