Aquidneck Singers Section Leader

AQUIDNECK SINGERS SECTION LEADER

Newport Sings is seeking an enthusiastic treble (soprano, alto) section leader to support in-person Aquidneck Singers rehearsals. The Aquidneck Singers is a teen and adult women’s chorus that meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Common Fence Point (Portsmouth). More information at www.newportsings.org. 

The Section Leader will be a strong and reliable vocal leader for the members of their section (soprano 1, soprano 2 or alto). Section leaders will learn alongside the members of the ensemble and perform at all Aquidneck Singers performances. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all Aquidneck Singers rehearsals on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Common Fence Point, Portsmouth. 

• Participate in all Aquidneck Singers performances (2-4/year).

• Provide musical and vocal leadership for singers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should be enthusiastic and joyful, reliable and professional, be a good communicator, work collaboratively with members of the Newport Sings team and singers, and be a positive role model for the singers. Previous choral experience, the ability to comfortably read music and navigate a choral score, and a positive recommendation from a choral director is required.

The rate is $22.50 per rehearsal. The performance rate is $50 per concert/performance. 

APPLICATION

Please complete the application and email it to sing@newportsings.org.

Newport Sings prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.