Section leads for choir

March 01, 2023

Re: Section Lead (SATB choir)

The Parish of St Clement, North Vancouver is seeking to engage four section leads (SATB) to support our Sunday morning choral program. 

Hours:  Three (3) hours total per session for 10 sessions each term

Duties:
Provide musical leadership for section (i.e. baritone SL provides musical leadership for baritones). Musical leadership may entail anything from answering questions such as “what songs were rehearsed last week?” to specific technical questions such as “is there an easy way to make a successful jump for this tritone?”. In the event that the SL is not able to answer the question, they may confer with other section leads or the Music Director. 

Take careful note of details in rehearsal, such as phrasing, breathing, pronunciation etc., so that exact details can be communicated to members.

Be willing to take initiative in the absence of the Music Director (e.g. lead a warm-up).

Strive for personal artistic growth 

Days/Times
All services will be performed during rehearsals commencing at 9:00 a.m. and St. Clement’s worship services commencing at 10:00 a.m. (unless otherwise specified) on each of the following dates:

Easter term
Palm Sunday, April 02
Good Friday, 3 pm on April 07 (rehearsal at 2 pm – services at 3 pm)
Easter Sunday, April 09
Sunday April 16, 23, 30
Sunday May 7, 14, 21
Day of Pentecost, Sunday, May 28

SUMMER BREAK: JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

Michaelmas term
Welcome Sunday, September 24
Sunday October 1, 8 (Thanksgiving Sunday), 15, 22, and 29
Sunday November 5 (All Saints), 12 (Remembrance Sunday), 19, and 26

Advent and Christmas term
Sunday December 3, 10, 17, 24 
Christmas Eve services: 7 pm and 10 pm (rehearsal at 6 pm)
Feast of the Epiphany, Sunday, January 7
Sunday January 14, 21, 28

WINTER BREAK: FEBRUARY AND MARCH 

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to the Rector.