Choral Director Driftless Pride Choir

Driftless Pride Choir is a newly-forming mixed-voice (SATB), self-auditioned, volunteer ensemble of adult LGBTQIA2S+ and allied singers in the “Driftless Region,” where Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa come together. We aspire to develop an eclectic repertoire of music that creates connections of acceptance, belonging, and community in ways that entertain, educate, delight, comfort, and challenge. We look forward to embarking on our inaugural season.

Position Overview

Music Leadership: Provide overall music leadership along with vision and direction for DPC.

Season & Program Planning: Develop the repertoire for concerts and performances at community events. In this inaugural season, all plans are pending engagement of the Director; DPC aspires to two concerts during its inaugural season. DPC leadership understands the many factors that will influence planning for a newly-forming ensemble; time-frames and outcomes for programming will be adjusted as needed.

Rehearsal & Performance: Supervise and lead all weekly rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts. DPC anticipates invitations and opportunities to perform sets at community events and will discuss leadership of these with candidates during the final selection process.

Artistic Personnel Selection and Direction: Advise the DPC Board on the engagement of necessary artistic personnel such as the primary accompanist, instrumentalists, and guest soloists for performances. Provide artistic direction for those musicians.

Organizational Development: Advise and collaborate with the Board of Directors and DPC volunteers on fundraising, marketing, and communications.

Skills and Competencies

Communication: Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment and attract, inspire, and retain a diverse group of singers. The capacity to engage with volunteer singers, professionals, and the public in a respectful and affirming manner.

Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with DPC organizational and committee leaders and volunteers.

Organization: The capability to manage the complexities of a performance season.

Education

Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in music, conducting, music education, or a related field.

Preferred: Post-graduate education in the above music fields. Current master’s and doctoral students will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Application Process and Deadline

Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

Submit applications to Search Committee: leadership@driftlesspridechoir.org

Applications will be reviewed as received. The Search Committee will contact applicants for next steps.

Finalists will be invited to conduct DPC members in an audition rehearsal.

Questions can be addressed to leadership@driftlesspridechoir.org.

Applications Should Include

Cover letter providing a statement of interest, including:

Your strengths as a conductor, musician, and music director;

What you can contribute to DPC, specifically;

What you hope to gain from your experience as DPC director.

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

A list of past conducting experiences including:

Name and location of group;

Type and size of group;

How long you served as their director;

Types of music performed;

Materials to provide documentation of your experience (e.g., PDFs of concert programs, links to video recordings, etc.).

Three professional references:

Names and contact information of references;

At least one reference from someone who has sung as a member of a group under your direction.

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