Choral Artistic Director Position

St. Louis based Renaissance ensemble, Greenleaf Singers, is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Artistic Director to lead this dynamic group, with the possibility of performing as a member of the ensemble. Greenleaf Singers endeavor to strike a balance between musical excellence, camaraderie, and fun.

Our ideal candidate has a background in choral directing with a working knowledge specifically of the Renaissance era.

Typical Performance Schedule:

• Three weekends at St. Louis Renaissance Festival (Mid-September thru Early October)

• Annual Eliot Chapel Madrigal Rout (Kirkwood, week following Thanksgiving)

• Christmas Concert (2nd Friday in December)

• Spring Performance (Date TBD)

• Occasional "extra" performances at discretion of group/A.D.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead one rehearsal per week prior to performance dates (Tuesday evenings, approximately twelve rehearsals in fall, six in spring)

• Correspond with venue and/or event leaders to coordinate performance details

• Choose and prepare repertoire for each season

Knowledge and Experience:

• Appropriate experience directing a capella choral ensembles, preferably at college level or higher

• Broad knowledge of both secular and sacred music of the Renaissance era, including accepted performance practices

• Extensive knowledge of vocal and choral pedagogy as applies to small ensembles of this nature

• Foreign language diction, with knowledge of IPA a definite plus

• Piano proficiency also a definite plus!

~This is a compensated position~

Greenleaf’s Mission: “To support and promote early music through live performances in the community. To increase knowledge and understanding of Renaissance and a cappella music through thoughtful programming and applying standards of excellence to all aspects of performance. To maintain a deep-rooted spirit of cooperation and friendship as foundations for the life of the ensemble.”