WELCOME TO THE VIRGINIA COAST CHORUS
DIRECTOR APPLICATION PAGE!

We are a membership organization affiliated with Sweet Adelines International, singing a cappella in the barbershop style and competing each year in a Regional competition.

Thank you in advance for applying for our Director position. We cannot wait to meet you!

Ready to Apply?

Please choose one of the two options below:

Option 1: Digital application submission

Please complete all sections. Submissions are accepted until November 15, 2025. Visit our website for more chorus information (www.virginiacoast.org). Please type your responses. If you need additional space, there is a section at the end of the digital application.Once you click the submit button at the bottom, your application will be sent directly to our Director Search Coordinator, Emily Christman.

Personal Information

Date Name Address Apt./Suite City/Town State Zip Primary Phone Number Email Current Employer

Background and Training in Performance Arts

Choral Groups Instrumental Groups Vocal Lessons Dance Theater

Formal Music Education

Did you study music in college? Major/Minor Degree Earned

Directing Experience

School Vocal Groups School Instrumental Groups Church/Community Choirs Barbershop Other Groups Have you been or are you currently affiliated with Sweet Adelines, Harmony Inc., or BHS? If so how long? Are you certified in or participating in the SAI Director Certification Program? If YES, list the modules you have completed

Availability

Are you available to attend and direct weekly chorus rehearsals on Tuesdays from 6:45 PM –9:30 PM? Can you be available to direct the chorus for:

Weekend performances? Evening performances during the week? Daytime performances? Would you be willing to attend SAI Regional Education events? Could you be available to audition as a Director with the chorus on a Tuesday rehearsal night? If no, list any weekend dates that you could be available for an audition: As members of Sweet Adelines International, and to keep our charter up to date, our chorus is required to sing for evaluation at our annual Regional Convention in the spring, ususally sometime in the month of April. Would you be willing and able to take that long weekend annually, away from your job amd/or family? Please explain:

Your Expectations and/or Questions

Salary and Reimbursement Educational Opportunities Is there anything specific you would like to ask about? Is there any other Information you would like to include?

References

Please provide 3 references whoknow you well enough to comment on your musical experience, expertise, and directing skills and style:

Reference 1

Name Title Phone Email

Reference 2

Name Title Phone
Email

Reference 3

Name Title Phone
Email Additional Notes

Option 2: Print and Email

If you prefer to print and submit by email, click on the 'Musical Director Applicaiton' link below to open a fillable .pdf, and follow the instructions at the top to complete your submission.

Musical Director Application

WELCOME TO THE VIRGINIA COAST CHORUS DIRECTOR APPLICATION PAGE!