Job Summary: Choral Scholar

Voices for Peace and Light is an unauditioned choir open to all members of the Tufts community. Four Choral Scholars, one for each voice part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass), will serve as section leaders in the choir. The Choral Scholar is a paid position, secured by audition. All Tufts undergraduate students are eligible to audition.

Essential Functions:

• Sing with the Voices for Peace and Light, attending all weekly rehearsals and semesterly performances;
• Learn music quickly and proficiently following first rehearsal, so you arrive at all subsequent rehearsals with the notes mastered;
• Keep track of all markings;
• Follow-up with choir members who have missed a rehearsal to convey markings to them;
• Assist director with music distribution and collection, and other administrative duties as needed;
• Model great choral singing at all times – be attentive, alert, prepared, and poised;
• Be an ambassador for the choir – encourage others to join and to attend performances;
• Sing solo lines or in small groups as necessary.

Minimum Required Experience

• Excellent musicianship, strong singing voice;
• Strong sight-reading skills and/or the ability to learn music on your own;
• Excellent choral singing habits and attitudes (e.g. as regards posture, punctuality, preparedness, attentiveness, responsiveness);
• Kind and welcoming demeanor; ability to be tolerant of singers of all levels.