IOCSF is seeking our next

Artistic Director

About IOCSF

Named after the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, the International Orange Chorale of San Francisco is an auditioned, all-volunteer choir devoted to performing established repertoire of all periods, with particular attention to contemporary music, including newly commissioned works by promising composers. IOCSF is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.

IOCSF, now in our 20th year, continues to be a beacon for new compositional voices in the SF Bay Area. With over 100 world and regional premieres representing the rich diversity of choral composers in the US and beyond - including several of IOCSF’s own members - we remain committed to promoting the works of living composers and fostering the voices of new composers.

Listen to IOCSF: https://www.iocsf.org/listen

Job Description

Business title: Artistic Director Location: San Francisco

Reports to: IOCSF Board of Directors Part-time (10-15 hours per week)

Annual stipend: Starting at $13,000

Essential Job Functions

Implement the mission of the choir and work closely with the Board of Directors to support and promote that mission.

  • Oversee all of the musical activities of the organization.

  • Choose musical selections and develop music programs for rehearsal, production, and performance.

  • Screen and audition prospective and current singing members.

  • Select participants and venues for rehearsals and performances.

  • Select and work with composers and/or a composer-in-residence for the commissioning and completion of new works.

  • Conduct all rehearsals and performances for fall and spring concert seasons, typically 12 rehearsals per concert set, held on Sunday evenings, and one daytime weekend retreat.

  • Opportunity to conduct additional special projects as mutually agreed.

  • Collaborate with Assistant Conductor.

  • Serve ex officio as a member of the Board of Directors.

  • Help to maintain IOCSF’s presence in appropriate choral organizations, such as ACDA and Chorus America.

Experience and Education

  • Advanced music degree from an accredited program, or equivalent choral conducting experience required.

  • Demonstrated success in directing a chorus with similar artistic goals required, including ideally of similar (or larger) size.

  • Well-versed in vocal production and technique.

  • Experience in planning and executing coherent concert programs required.

  • Keyboard proficiency required. 

  • Facility in arrangement and composition preferred.

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required. 

  • Ability to meet schedules, timelines and budgets required.

Application Materials

  • Letter of application (pdf).

  • Curriculum vitae (pdf).

  • Sample copies of two previous programs conducted, if available (pdf).

  • Three excerpts of music from previous programs recorded, maximum 30 minutes total (YouTube, Vimeo (or similar) or DVD/CD are acceptable formats).

  • A proposed program for IOCSF for a non-holiday concert of roughly 45–60 minutes, preferably with a coherent theme, along with a brief explanation of how each piece fits in, why you feel that the pieces will appeal to and challenge our singers and our audience, and how your programming furthers IOC’s mission. (pdf)

  • Any other items you believe may support your application. (eg - arrangements, compositions, etc) (pdf)

  • This position has the possibility to begin with the Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 season — please indicate when you would be available to start.


Please submit application materials by August 1st, 2024.

Submission Details & Files

You may also email your materials and any questions to search@choir.iocsf.org