Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Alexandria, VA seeks a skilled and personable mezzo/alto section leader. The OPMH Choir is the church’s primary vocal ensemble and is composed of about twenty active members plus four professional section leaders. From Labor Day to Memorial Day, the ensemble rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7:30 to no later than 9:30 p.m., and again on Sundays from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. worship service. We seek a section leader who can lead volunteers in modeling good vocal technique and sight singing efficiency.
Audition requirements:
- Prepare two vocal solos of contrasting style with piano or organ accompaniment. (An accompanist will be provided.)
- Sight read one traditionally-styled hymn and one modern hymn presented at the audition.
- Sight read (with or without accompaniment) several short excerpts in contrasting styles.
It is optional but helpful if applicants can provide links to any recordings representative of their current work. These can be submitted alongside any other application materials.
Attendance: required on Christmas Eve (including evening service times), Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter Sunday. Singers are otherwise expected to attend as many rehearsals and services as possible, providing prompt notice of any anticipated absences.
Fees: $105 per call (not more than three hours), for a total of $210 most weeks during the regular season (Labor Day to Memorial Day). Additional calls beyond those described above may be available and are negotiable.
How to apply: Send a short résumé (a single page is fine) to the email address below.
For more information or to apply, please contact Bryan Holten