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Staff Singer - First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale

This is a Temporary, Part-time position.

Category: Other
State/Province: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Position: Staff Singer
Deadline: February 4, 2022
Posted: January 19, 2022

Job Description / Duties

SEEKING SIX PAID STAFF SINGERS
(one soprano, one alto, two tenors, & two basses)

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale seeks six professional staff singers to join the Cathedral Choir. Rehearsals begin on Thursday, February 10, 2022. The repertoire spans everything from traditional sacred literature and plainchant to spirituals, Taize, and newly composed works.

Skills Required:
• Excellent vocal technique with strong abilities as a soloist.
• Control over vocal color, with flexibility to navigate a spectrum of light and dark tone.
• Technical control over vibrato, from molto vibrato to senza vibrato.
• Ability to vocally lead a section while complementing a uniform ensemble sound.
• Excellent sight-reading skills.
• Other ensemble skills: punctuality, patience, preparedness, and flexibility.
• A positive spirit and welcoming demeanor that fosters an inclusive environment for all singers.

Schedule:
• Rehearsals every Thursday evening from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
• Church service every Sunday morning at 11:00am (call time 10:30am)
• Saturday rehearsals from 10:00am-1:00pm on 2/19, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2
• Concert - March 3, 2022 at 7:30pm
• Maundy Thursday - April 14, 2022 at 7:30pm
• End of choir season is May 29, 2022.


Compensation: $150 per week ($75 per call)


Please email resumes and multimedia samples of singing to:
Dr. Reid Masters, Minister of Music - reidm@firstpres.cc

Qualifications / Required Skills

Skills Required:
• Excellent vocal technique with strong abilities as a soloist.
• Control over vocal color, with flexibility to navigate a spectrum of light and dark tone.
• Technical control over vibrato, from molto vibrato to senza vibrato.
• Ability to vocally lead a section while complementing a uniform ensemble sound.
• Excellent sight-reading skills.
• Other ensemble skills: punctuality, patience, preparedness, and flexibility.
• A positive spirit and welcoming demeanor that fosters an inclusive environment for all singers.

Additional Information

Schedule:
• Rehearsals every Thursday evening from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
• Church service every Sunday morning at 11:00am (call time 10:30am)
• Saturday rehearsals from 10:00am-1:00pm on 2/19, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2
• Concert - March 3, 2022 at 7:30pm
• Maundy Thursday - April 14, 2022 at 7:30pm
• End of choir season is May 29, 2022.

Salary: Compensation: $150 per week ($75 per call)

Contact Information

Please email resumes and multimedia samples of singing to:
Dr. Reid Masters, Minister of Music - reidm@firstpres.cc

Employer Profile

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale has a long tradition of excellence in Music Ministry. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, the church has become a beacon for the arts community by hosting a well-supported Concert Series featuring artists such as Chanticleer, VOCES8, Westminster Choir, Army Band, Florida Grand Opera, and Delray String Quartet. The Cathedral Choir presents concerts twice a year with the Symphony of Americas. The music ministry is dynamic and features six choirs ranging from children & adults to handbells. This church is inclusive of all people, (race, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, etc.) and we believe it is our mission to love one another as Christ loved us.