Choir Soloist/Section Leader (Soprano, Alto)

Choir Soloist/Section Leader (Soprano, Alto) Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo Buffalo, NY Job Details Part-time $22 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Music Teamwork Religious music performance experience Bachelor's degree Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Reports to:

Music Director Status:

7 hours/ week, ten months per year

FLSA:

Exempt Positions:

1 Soprano Section Leader/Soloist and 1 Alto Section Leader/ Soloist available Job Summary Provides vocal leadership within the choir, as a soloist and leader for one of the four choral sections.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates excellent singing and music sight-reading skills. Attends all choir rehearsals (7:00pm - 10:00pm) and Sunday Services (9:00am - 12:00pm), September through June, and any other special services that are part of the Church year, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Music Director. Sings solo and small group pieces, as appropriate, in Sunday services and other occasions. Learns choral music ahead of rehearsals in preparation for leading their section efficiently and professionally. Is aware of their section's performance and arranges for sectional rehearsals with the Music Director when appropriate; is aware of singers' problems, helping to solve them and seeking further assistance from the Music Director when necessary. Promotes the mission of the choir and always strives for excellence in the music programs. Works cooperatively with other staff, volunteers and congregants to achieve excellence in all of the UUCB programs.

Other Responsibilities:

Attends monthly Music Staff meetings. May provide music for rites of passage such as weddings and funerals for additional compensation. This position requires work on evenings and Sundays.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent study in Music Performance from an accredited college or university (preferably in choral music) strongly recommended.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to move freely to access the choir loft.

Core Competencies:

Mission Ownership:

Demonstrates understanding and full support of the mission, vision, values and beliefs of the congregation; honors the core values and beliefs of the organization in his/her choice of behaviors; consistently embodies appropriate behavioral choices in both stressful and non-stressful situations; practices the behaviors they advocate to others.

Technical Expertise:

Acquires and demonstrates the technical skills required to proficiently execute the essential functions of the job; understands which skills are lacking and seeks to develop those skills; continually works toward the mastery of technical proficiency.

Team Orientation:

demonstrates interest, skill and success in team environments; promotes group goals ahead of personal agendas; steps up to offer self as a resource to other members of the team; understands and supports the importance of teamwork; shares credit for success with others, takes responsibility for their part in team failures.

Resilience:

Can effectively cope with change and uncertainty; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are undecided; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty; is flexible.

Initiative:

Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and energetic about worthwhile activities; not fearful of taking calculated risks; seizes opportunities; sets demanding but achievable objectives for self and others.

Pay:

$22.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person