About the Contra Costa Chorale:
Contra Costa Chorale, a non-auditioned choir with a rich community musical history, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic collaborative keyboard artist for our group following the retirement of our much beloved accompanist, Martin Morley. We encourage all interested and qualified candidates to apply. The Chorale is a community choir open to singers of varied ages, backgrounds and musical experience; we are 80 members strong. We are based in Kensington, CA, just north of Berkeley. The Chorale is committed to a high level of performance of sacred and secular music from the
Renaissance through the 21st century. We perform a cappella, with piano, with vocal soloists, and with a variety of instrumental accompaniment. For more about our past concerts, see our website. The Contra Costa Chorale is a financially stable organization that has been active since 1966.

About the Collaborative Keyboard Artist role
The keyboard artist for the Contra Costa Chorale is a crucial musical partner to our work. The incumbent will be adept at reading open scores and nimble in the preparation and accompaniment of weekly rehearsals as well as dress rehearsals
and performances. The Chorale rehearses on Monday evenings beginning in late August and running through mid May. We perform two concerts per year (typically the first weekend in December and the second weekend in May) with an extended break between our early December concert and the resumption of rehearsals in mid/late January.

Compensation
This is a W2 position.
$70 to $80 per hour for rehearsals and dress rehearsals, commensurate with experience
$80 to $90 per hour for time spent in performance

Essential tasks:
Prepare music (both accompaniment and vocal parts) for rehearsals
Accompany rehearsals and performance
● weekly on a regular evening (usually Monday for 2.5 to 3 hours),
● two Saturday retreats per semester (approximately 6 hours),
● two dress rehearsals per semester (approximately 3.5 hours each),
● other special rehearsals as arranged.

Preferred tasks:
Lead sectionals
Step in to lead rehearsals in the absence of the artistic director
Perform solo or ensemble performances in concert
Organ, harpsichord, and continuo experience

To Apply:
Questions about the position, or ready to apply? Please email cocochorale@gmail.com
Applications packs should include
● Cover Letter
● Resume/CV detailing keyboard accompanying and other musical experience
● Optional: link to recordings or programs highlighting relevant experience.

Applications will receive full consideration if received prior to November 1. Expected start date January/February 2026.