Voices Rock California is expanding and we are seeking dynamic, musically skilled, community-driven Choir Directors to lead new adult choirs. Ideal candidates may be trained vocalists, recent music school graduates, working musicians, passionate amateur singers, or retirees returning to music. What matters most is the blend of musical excellence, energy, and the ability to build a welcoming environment for adults of all skill levels.
This is a director-led, community-centered model: you run your own choir, shape its sound, lead its culture, and help create transformative musical experiences for singers 15+. Compensation is experience-based.
Key Responsibilities
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Direct one weekly rehearsal for ten rehearsals within a twelve-week session.
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Deliver engaging, high-energy instruction to singers with varying levels of experience.
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Accompany yourself on the piano for each rehearsal.
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Teach vocal technique, ensemble blend, and musicality in rock, pop, and musical theater styles.
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Organize at least one social or community-building event per session.
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Set the culture with a confident and welcoming group presence.
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Set up and break down the rehearsal space weekly, leveraging volunteer help when available.
Minimum Requirements
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Strong vocal skills.
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Piano proficiency sufficient to play individual voice parts while singing.
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Strong music-reading ability.
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Comfort and enthusiasm directing singers with little or no formal musical background.
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Availability for three hours per week plus additional prep time and flexible evenings in the 1–2 weeks before performances.
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Familiarity with rock, pop, and musical theater vocal styles.
Preferred Requirements
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Formal musical training.
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Prior choir-directing experience.
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Experience working with children.
About Voices Rock California
Voices Rock delivers a distinctive musical and community experience to adults seeking connection, artistry, and joy. We welcome anyone 17+ who wants to sing, regardless of background or prior training. Our mission is rooted in a simple belief: when people sing together, the world becomes more empathetic, inclusive, and joyful.
We offer a no-pressure, come-as-you-are environment where adults can express themselves artistically in the company of others. No singer is ever turned away for lack of ability to pay. We maintain strong community values through charitable work and outreach performances.
Voices Rock California was founded by Betsy Leighton in 2025, following her co-founding of Voices Rock in Denver ten years earlier. The California chapter launched its first choir in Silverlake and completed two successful sessions, culminating in highly attended and enthusiastically received concerts. With strong early growth and community response, the organization is now expanding to Westlake. Voices Rock in Denver ten years ago. Voices Rock began in late 2014 as the brainchild of Betsy Marino Leighton, later bringing on vocal director Jill Teas. By 2018, the Denver choir exceeded 160 singers, performed at Red Rocks during SeriesFest, and made a flash-mob appearance during a TEDxCherryCreekWomen talk. This foundation of accessibility, joy, and artistic excellence informs Voices Rock California today.
To Apply
Send us a resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to sarah@voicesrockcalifornia.com.