Choral Society begins search for new director
After two years under the direction of Dr. Timothy Powell, the Columbia County Choral Society is looking for a new director.
“Dr. Powell has just done wonderful things with the Choral Society,” says Beth Noland, publicity chairperson. “We have learned a lot and got to do a lot of very challenging music and we’re sorry to see him go.”
In order to find a replacement, Noland says they’re advertising throughout the CSRA.
“We’re just looking for someone with very strong skills and experience with conducting and a knowledge of diverse styles,” she says. “We want to do a little of everything, from classical/sacred to Broadway. We’re just looking for someone who can take us to the next phase.”
Powell came in as the director at Davidson School of Fine Arts, one of the highest-ranked performing high schools in the nation, but Noland says the next director might come from anywhere. He or she could be a high school or college director or perhaps a church choir director looking to do something on the secular side. The only real qualifications, she says, are skills in choral rehearsing and conducting and an ability to direct an orchestra.
“Some people can direct choirs but not necessarily an orchestra,” she says. “If we ever do a major work that would include an orchestra, we would need to have somebody who could handle that also.”
The Columbia County Choral Society was founded in 1997 and puts on three major concerts each year. An average of 40 members devote two hours each week to rehearsal, which is why being able to run an enjoyable rehearsal is such a desirable quality in a director.
“We’re looking for someone who’s enjoyable to spend two hours with,” Noland admits.
And while no specific timetable has been set for finding the new director, Noland made it clear that the sooner the better.
“We would obviously like to get this taken care of by summer so we can kick off the fall with our new director in place.”
As soon as the search committee comes up with a list of candidates, each finalist will have a rehearsal with the choir to judge his or her ability to conduct the group.
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“Dr. Powell has just done wonderful things with the Choral Society,” says Beth Noland, publicity chairperson. “We have learned a lot and got to do a lot of very challenging music and we’re sorry to see him go.”
In order to find a replacement, Noland says they’re advertising throughout the CSRA.
“We’re just looking for someone with very strong skills and experience with conducting and a knowledge of diverse styles,” she says. “We want to do a little of everything, from classical/sacred to Broadway. We’re just looking for someone who can take us to the next phase.”
Powell came in as the director at Davidson School of Fine Arts, one of the highest-ranked performing high schools in the nation, but Noland says the next director might come from anywhere. He or she could be a high school or college director or perhaps a church choir director looking to do something on the secular side. The only real qualifications, she says, are skills in choral rehearsing and conducting and an ability to direct an orchestra.
“Some people can direct choirs but not necessarily an orchestra,” she says. “If we ever do a major work that would include an orchestra, we would need to have somebody who could handle that also.”
The Columbia County Choral Society was founded in 1997 and puts on three major concerts each year. An average of 40 members devote two hours each week to rehearsal, which is why being able to run an enjoyable rehearsal is such a desirable quality in a director.
“We’re looking for someone who’s enjoyable to spend two hours with,” Noland admits.
And while no specific timetable has been set for finding the new director, Noland made it clear that the sooner the better.
“We would obviously like to get this taken care of by summer so we can kick off the fall with our new director in place.”
As soon as the search committee comes up with a list of candidates, each finalist will have a rehearsal with the choir to judge his or her ability to conduct the group.You Might Also Like:
