Artistic Director Sistrum Chorus
Sistrum Chorus, East Lansing, MI, United States
Sistrum Chorus, seeks a visionary
Artistic Director
to lead our community-based, feminist chorus. Founded in 1986, Sistrum creates music that inspires, empowers, and entertains. Sistrum is committed to social justice and our members include lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, queer, and transgender women and gender-expansive people. The Artistic Director will : Lead weekly rehearsals and conduct at least two concert programs annually Develop diverse, creative programming across genres and traditions Foster a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive singers Collaborate with the Board, accompanists, and guest musicians Represent Sistrum publicly and support community outreach Participate in festivals such as Sister Singers Network and GALA
Qualifications: Degree in music required; master’s in choral conducting preferred Experience with community-based or identity-affirming ensembles Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Commitment to feminist values and inclusive practices
Time Commitment:
~5–10 hours/week (~400 hours/year), including evenings and some weekends Salary:
Range starting at $11,000 - $16,000, commensurate with experience; annual increases expected subject to Board approval To Apply:
Click the APPLY button and attach the following by
Sunday, January 25, 2026: Cover Letter Résumé Concert program sample(s) 10- to 15-minute conducting video of performance (file or link) 10- to 15-minute conducting video of rehearsal (file or link)
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Artistic Director
to lead our community-based, feminist chorus. Founded in 1986, Sistrum creates music that inspires, empowers, and entertains. Sistrum is committed to social justice and our members include lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, queer, and transgender women and gender-expansive people. The Artistic Director will : Lead weekly rehearsals and conduct at least two concert programs annually Develop diverse, creative programming across genres and traditions Foster a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive singers Collaborate with the Board, accompanists, and guest musicians Represent Sistrum publicly and support community outreach Participate in festivals such as Sister Singers Network and GALA
Qualifications: Degree in music required; master’s in choral conducting preferred Experience with community-based or identity-affirming ensembles Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Commitment to feminist values and inclusive practices
Time Commitment:
~5–10 hours/week (~400 hours/year), including evenings and some weekends Salary:
Range starting at $11,000 - $16,000, commensurate with experience; annual increases expected subject to Board approval To Apply:
Click the APPLY button and attach the following by
Sunday, January 25, 2026: Cover Letter Résumé Concert program sample(s) 10- to 15-minute conducting video of performance (file or link) 10- to 15-minute conducting video of rehearsal (file or link)
Salary/Compensation: $11,000 - $16,000 per year recblid btolpib4euh3n5n8yxv6h6dkw860xl