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Artistic Director

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Posted: Feb 11, 2026

Artistic Director

Boston Saengerfest Men's Chorus - Waban, MA

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Salary: $18,000.00 - $20,000.00

Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026

Artistic The

Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus

invites applications for the position of

Artistic Director

starting in the Fall of 2026.

About The Chorus The

Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus

(BSMC) is a 35-voice non-auditioned choir performing tenor-bass music in a wide range of styles. Our rehearsals are fun and welcoming.

Saengerfest

has enjoyed collaborating with choruses from around the country such as the Boston Skyline Chorus, the Harvard Glee Club, the Cornell Glee Club, the Yale Whiffenpoofs, the Morehouse Glee Club, the University of Virginia Glee Club, the Boston City Singers, and numerous instrumentalists. Please visit saengerfest.org to learn more and to see our recent programming.

Job Requirements

Lead the chorus in weekly rehearsals during the academic year Monday evenings in Waban (Tuesdays if necessary)

Contract collaborative musicians, including pianist and section leaders

Reserve rehearsal and concert venues

Program and conduct 3+ concerts per season

Serve as a non-voting member of the board

Be an advocate for the public image of the chorus

Expectations of the Artistic Director

Experience and background as a choral conductor, singer, and music director

Ability to teach healthy vocal technique, music literacy, and ensemble skills

Experience curating and planning concerts

Ability to motivate, inspire, and grow the chorus

Strongly Preferred

Keyboard proficiency

Experience arranging

Familiarity with tenor-bass repertoireConnections with local musicians and arts organizations

Compensation $18,000–$20,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

This is a part-time contract position that does not include benefits.

Application Process Please email the following materials to our Search Committee at bsmcsearch2026@gmail.com by March 1, 2026 with the subject line: AD App – Your name

résumé or CV

a link to a video recording of you conducting in rehearsal and/or performance

2–3 professional references (reference’s name + email and/or phone)

Search Timeline

March 1: Application deadline; candidates contacted for interview

Early March: Candidates invited to rehearse the group on a Tuesday evening in Waban

Mid April: Finalists contacted for follow-up interviews

May 1: Saengerfest welcomes a new director to begin planning for the 2026‑27 season

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