Employment and Paid Opportunities
Six Choral Scholar Positions (SSATBB)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Cary is pleased to announce a new Choral Scholar program beginning September 2026.
We are looking for advanced collegiate music students, recent graduates, or young professionals to serve as section leaders for the St. Paul’s Choir at the 9 am service and the core chamber for the 11:15 service on Sundays.
Schedule Commitment: September – May
Wednesday rehearsals 7:15-9:15 pm
Sundays 8:15 am warm-up rehearsal through the completion of the 11:15 pm service
Also, special services throughout the church year (Lessons & Carols, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week)
Compensation: $50 per rehearsal, $50 for first Sunday service +$35 for second. $50 per special service.
For more information, to apply and schedule an audition:
Please contact Russell McKinney, Director of Music, at rusty.mckinney@stpaulscary.org
Alto and Bass Section Leaders
Duke University Chapel in Durham, North Carolina, seeks an alto/mezzo-soprano and a bass/baritone to join its roster of section leaders and staff singers for the Duke Chapel Choir and the Duke Chapel Evensong Singers. The positions require solo experience, choral singing skills, and sight-reading proficiency. The ideal candidates will also have experience coaching amateur singers in occasional sectional rehearsals.
Duke Chapel Choir, led by Dr. Zebulon Highben (Director of Chapel Music) rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm until 8:30pm, and sings at the Chapel’s regular Sunday morning services.
Duke Chapel’s Evensong Singers is led by Dr. Philip Cave and rehearses Monday evenings and leads Evensong Services in the Anglican tradition on alternating Sunday afternoons at 4pm.
Auditions are approximately 30 minutes in length. Applicants should prepare two contrasting songs/arias, and be ready to show aptitude in sight-singing. To apply, please send a resume and brief introductory email to chapelmusic@duke.edu. For further information, contact the Chapel Music office at 919.684.3898 or chapelmusic@duke.edu.
Bass/Baritone Section Leader
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Durham, NC, has an opening for a Bass/Baritone Section Leader. Help lead inspiring liturgy and music as a member of the Parish Choir.
Weekly Stipend ($135 for Choir Rehearsal and Service)
Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm pm Choir Rehearsal
Sunday 9:30 Choir Warm-up followed by 10:15 Eucharist (9:30-11:30 am)
Additional seasonal liturgies for additional stipend (Christmas Eve, Holy Week, Advent, Choral Evensong, etc.)
Skills:
Strong choral sight-reading
Ability to blend within a choral setting
Reliable attendance and communication
Transportation to the church
For more information and to schedule an audition and interview, contact Dr. Filippa Duke: filippa.duke@ssecdurham.org.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
82 Kimberly Drive
Durham, NC 27707
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