Boulder Children’s Chorale
Piccolini Director Job Description
The Boulder Chorale is seeking candidates to fill the Boulder Children’s Chorale Piccolini Director position, starting immediately in August for our 2025-2026 season. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the position by August 8, 2025. For more information and a copy of the full job description, visit our website: https://boulderchorale.org/about-us/employment/.
SUMMARY:
The Piccolini Director works under the guidance of the Boulder Children’s Chorale Artistic Director, Nathan Wubbena. The Piccolini Director is accountable for the selection of music and providing instruction for developing children’s vocal and music skills and is responsible for rehearsals and performances of their assigned choir(s). Regular rehearsals are held on Tuesday afternoons in Longmont and Thursday afternoons in Boulder. Piccolini is our introductory ensemble, and consists of students between the grades of Kindergarten-1st.
The Children’s Choir Piccolini Director reports to the Children’s Chorale Artistic Director on all artistic issues and to the Board of Directors on administrative, organizational, and outreach activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal Children’s Chorale Piccolini Director candidate will possess these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Choral Conducting or Music Education and/or significant experience in childhood music education.
- Passion for working with children and strong belief in and understanding of the benefits of performance-based music education.
- Knowledge and/or training in Kodaly, Orff, and/or Dalcroze Methodologies.
- Ability to work in collaboration with the Boulder Chorale Artistic Director and other music staff to develop the vision for the Children’s Chorale, including repertoire, programming, and season planning.
- Knowledge of choral techniques, vocal pedagogy, and a broad range of choral repertoire for primary aged students.
- Commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion and access – in practice and repertoire selection
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
COMPENSATION AND HOURS:
This is a part-time hourly position which we anticipate will require 20 hours per month from August through May. Pay ranges from $23—27 per hour, based upon experience and education. Hours will be flexible, but must accommodate Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evening and weekend rehearsal and performance schedules. No benefits are provided.
Boulder Chorale values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
By Midnight, Friday, August 8, 2025, please email the following to children@boulderchorale.org (please use “Piccolini Director Search” in the subject line)