Creative Director Position Opening
Join Our Handbell Choir as Creative Director!
The River City Ringers of Omaha are searching for a passionate and skilled Creative Director to lead our handbell choir into an exciting future. If you have a love for music, experience directing ensembles, and a vision for artistic growth, we’d love to hear from you!
Position: Creative Director
Location: Omaha, NE
Commitment: Part-time, including rehearsals and performances
About Us
The River City Ringers of Omaha is a dedicated handbell ensemble committed to musical excellence and community engagement. We perform a diverse repertoire at concerts, festivals, and special events, sharing the beauty of handbell music with audiences of all ages.
Responsibilities
- Direct and lead weekly rehearsals, ensuring musical growth and ensemble cohesion.
- Select and arrange repertoire with a performance committee that showcases the choir’s skill level engages our audience.
- Conduct performances throughout the two season with concerts in May and December (subject to change).
- Collaborate with board members on programming, outreach, and recruitment efforts.
- Lead the audition process, including designing and executing musician evaluations.
- Recruit skilled handbell musicians and maintain a roster of substitute performers.
- Inspire and challenge ringers to achieve excellence while fostering a positive and engaging rehearsal environment.
Qualifications
- Experience directing handbell choirs or other musical ensembles.
- Strong musicianship and conducting skills.
- Knowledge of handbell techniques and repertoire.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a group of talented musicians.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Passion for community engagement and music education.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, a brief statement of your musical vision, and any relevant conducting or performance samples to rivercityringers@gmail.com