Description

The Artistic Director (AD) serves as the primary artistic leader of Cincinnati Youth Choir, responsible for maintaining and elevating the organization's artistic excellence while fostering the musical development of young singers. This person works closely with the Board of Directors and with the Executive Director to achieve CYC's mission and strategic goals. The AD will be a full-time artistic leader reporting to the Board of Directors.

Requirements

Artistic and Administrative Leadership

• Oversee artistic quality across all CYC ensembles and programs
• Develop and produce comprehensive season plans and coordinate repertoire selection
• Conduct two choirs (Bel Canto & Con Brio) and maintain high artistic standards
• Conduct Singabration, the annual Summer Choral Camp program
• Serve as leader of the Artistic team, providing direct supervision and performance evaluation for all music and education team members
• Commission new works and pursue collaborative opportunities with other artists/organizations
• Lead auditions and evaluations of choir members throughout the year
• Execute and participate in the strategy and vision for all CYC tours
• Mentor University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (UC-CCM) graduate assistant assigned to the program through the Richard Wesp Assistant Director position
• Collaborate with UC-CCM Choral, Orchestral, and Opera departments
• Collaboration with Executive Director
• Lead recruitment and community engagement programs
• Coordinate Teacher Advisory Board activities and Crescendo Project initiatives

External Relations in collaboration with the Executive Director

• Represent CYC to the general public, press, arts community, and arts associations
• Represent themselves to donors, parents, perspective board members and the Greater Cincinnati community
• Participate in professional organizations (ACDA, Chorus America, ArtsWave, OMEA)
• Develop partnerships for joint appearances, tours, and recordings
• Collaborate on marketing, promotional materials, vendors, grant writing, and budget planning