The Camerata Singers of Long Beach invites applications and nominations for the position of Artistic Director. This select 50-voice choral group has a long history of providing outstanding choral music including the annual Long Beach Bach Festival to local and regional communities, as well as several European concert tours.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of professional choral conducting experience\
• Experience working with volunteer and professional singers
• Experience hiring paid orchestras (either directly or through a contractor)
• Proven track record and strong interest in performing Bach works
• Proven track record and interest in performing a wide range of choral music
• Experience working with donors
• Strong organizational skills

Timeframe:
We expect to have auditions of finalists in August 2009 with the new Artistic Director beginning work with the group in the Fall of 2009.

Applications and Nominations:
Applications should include a cover letter, resume, copies of 3 recent concert programs, and list of references to include the following: a superior, a concert master or orchestra contractor, a choir member, a section leader if applicable, and a donor. Review of resumes will begin July 1 and conclude August 1. Semi-finalists will be invited for personal interviews in August.

Send applications to the following address:
Camerata Artistic Director Search
c/o Christ Lutheran Church
6500 E Stearns St
Long Beach, CA 90815-3497

For a confidential inquiry, contact Gordon Capp