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Soprano Section Leader

The goal of the section leader is to assist the Choir Director and other worship staff in providing high-quality music and meaningful worship. 

 

Laguna Beach United Methodist Church welcomes and affirms all people as children of God and worthy of God’s love. We believe in full participation in the life of the church, and equality in membership, ordination, and marriage for God’s children of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.  We are a reconciling church with truly “Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors.” 

 

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Attending rehearsals and performances set by the choir director. Attendance is required for all special events (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter). A calendar of all dates will be provided.

  • Organize and lead sectional rehearsals when needed. The choir director will provide materials for section leaders prior to the sectional.

  • Leading vocal warm ups.

  • Participate in small group rehearsals and performances with fellow section leaders on occasional Sundays.

  • Taking initiative in absence of the choir director.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience singing choral music with excellent musicianship (proficient sight-reading skills, good sense of pitch and rhythm, ability to adapt vocal qualities to fit the demands of various styles and genres).

  • Ability to sing as a large ensemble member, small ensemble member, or a soloist.

  • Ability to work cooperatively with church attendees: pastoral, professional, and volunteers.

  • Must be respectful of United Methodist Church practices.

  • Piano skills (preferred but not required).

 

Start Location: 21632 Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach, CA. 

 

Start Day: Flexible within February, 2025

 

Schedule: The choral season runs from late August until the end of June. Rehearsals typically occur on Wednesday nights from 7PM-9PM and Sunday mornings at 9AM-11AM. Changes may occur for special services. A calendar with all rehearsals and performances will be provided upon hire. 

 

Compensation: $40/hour with 4 estimated hours per week. Opportunities for additional paid work may be available throughout the season and during the summer with expressed interest.

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