This season (2015-2016) we are looking for a new director ...
Choral Director – The “Oure Pleasure” Singers
Oure Pleasure, based in Attleboro, Massachusetts for over thirty years, seeks a new Music Director who will begin in 2016. Oure Pleasure is an SATB group of approximately 16 auditioned singers who have performed a broad repertoire of sacred and secular music, from ancient to contemporary, mostly a capella. We have made three recordings, with a fourth currently in production.
The group customarily offers two or three performances a year, sometimes collaborating with college or community groups. It holds two-hour rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in Attleboro, from September through May. We have the use of an outstanding Schlicker pipe organ and Steinway grand piano, in an acoustically live church sanctuary. The Director accompanies on piano for rehearsals, as necessary. Although members participate in the selection of performance music, the Director is encouraged to pursue his or her musical interests. Members provide publicity, venue arrangements and other logistical tasks.
Revenues consist of donations from the audience, performance fees, occasional grants, and membership dues. Our Director receives an annual stipend of $2,000.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
To apply or to obtain additional information:
Contact Fred Saunders, President at 508-918-0123, or email a copy of your resume to info@opsingers.org . Our curriculum vitae provides more information. Click here to listen to selected recordings.
Choral Director – The “Oure Pleasure” Singers
Oure Pleasure, based in Attleboro, Massachusetts for over thirty years, seeks a new Music Director who will begin in 2016. Oure Pleasure is an SATB group of approximately 16 auditioned singers who have performed a broad repertoire of sacred and secular music, from ancient to contemporary, mostly a capella. We have made three recordings, with a fourth currently in production.
The group customarily offers two or three performances a year, sometimes collaborating with college or community groups. It holds two-hour rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in Attleboro, from September through May. We have the use of an outstanding Schlicker pipe organ and Steinway grand piano, in an acoustically live church sanctuary. The Director accompanies on piano for rehearsals, as necessary. Although members participate in the selection of performance music, the Director is encouraged to pursue his or her musical interests. Members provide publicity, venue arrangements and other logistical tasks.
Revenues consist of donations from the audience, performance fees, occasional grants, and membership dues. Our Director receives an annual stipend of $2,000.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
- Significant experience directing choral groups
- Extensive knowledge of choral repertoire
- Keyboard ability sufficient for rehearsal accompaniment
- Leadership ability
- Networking capabilities for recruitment of singers and identifying collaborative opportunities
- Imaginative approaches to attracting new audiences
To apply or to obtain additional information:
Contact Fred Saunders, President at 508-918-0123, or email a copy of your resume to info@opsingers.org . Our curriculum vitae provides more information. Click here to listen to selected recordings.
