Grace Episcopal Church – Madison, WI
Description:
Staff Singers – soloist/section leader for all sections (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) of the Grace Choir
Candidates for both permanent and temporary (substitute roster) placement will be considered
Date(s), place and time(s) of the gig:
Starting in September 2024 for the 2024-2025 season -early September through late May
Thursdays
7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. rehearsals
Sundays
9:15 a.m. rehearsal
10:00 a.m. service
Grace Episcopal Church
116 West Washington Ave
Madison, WI
Paid compensation:
This is a paid gig at a per-call rate.
The compensation is paid monthly. A “call” is defined as (a) a 1.5-hour rehearsal, (b) a .75-hour rehearsal plus a liturgy.
In a usual week, there are 2 calls: Thursday rehearsal (7:15 pm – 8:45 pm), Sunday morning (9:15 am – ~11:15 am)
Contact Info:
Interested applicants should contact Berkley Guse, Music Director, at musicdirector@gracechurchmadison.org
Berkley Guse
Director of Music
Grace Episcopal Church
116 West Washington Ave
Madison, WI
Other Info:
Responsibilities include the following:
- Regular participation at Sunday liturgies.
- Regular participation at all scheduled rehearsals.
- Participation in Feast liturgies: Advent Lessons & Carols (Sunday morning in early December), Christmas Eve (12/24/2024), Easter (Sunday, 4/20/2025)
- Set, by example, high standards of ensemble singing: outstanding punctuality, attendance, preparation, performance, attention to detail, and collegiality
- Assist volunteers in achieving similar standards of ensemble singing
- Arrange for or assist in finding substitute musicians in the event of your absence
- Prepare sacred solo repertoire when scheduled
- This position requires the ability and willingness to blend within a choral sound