Artistic Director

Position: Artistic Director Sistrum Chorus
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) Salary/Compensation: $11,000 - $16,000 per yearrecblid uknpkrw
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