Voices for Peace and Light Choral Scholar, Work Study

Please contact Music Director Suzie Cartreine with any questions (chaplaincymusic@tufts.edu)

The Tufts University Chaplaincy is a dynamic hub supporting religious, spiritual, ethical, and cultural life for all members of the Tufts community on all of Tufts' campuses. The University Chaplaincy provides pastoral care, supports religious and philosophical communities, educates about spiritual and ethical issues in society and the world, and promotes multi-faith engagement within Tufts' tradition of progressive thought in education. 

Voices for Peace and Light is an unauditioned choir open to all members of the Tufts community. Four Choral Scholars, one for each voice part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass), will serve as section leaders in the choir. The Choral Scholar is a paid work-study position, secured by audition. All Tufts undergraduate students with work study are eligible to audition.

-       Sing with the Voices for Peace and Light, attending all weekly rehearsals and semesterly performances;

-       Learn music quickly and proficiently following first rehearsal, so you arrive at all subsequent rehearsals with the notes mastered;

-       Keep track of all markings;

-       Follow-up with choir members who have missed a rehearsal to convey markings to them;

-       Assist director with music distribution and collection, and other administrative duties as needed;

-       Model great choral singing at all times – be attentive, alert, prepared, and poised;

-       Be an ambassador for the choir – encourage others to join and to attend performances;

-       Sing solo lines or in small groups as necessary.

-       Excellent musicianship, strong singing voice;

-       Strong sight-reading skills and/or the ability to learn music on your own;

-       Excellent choral singing habits and attitudes (e.g. as regards posture, punctuality, preparedness, attentiveness, responsiveness);

-       Kind and welcoming demeanor; ability to be tolerant of singers of all levels.

         Rehearsals: Thursdays, 12:10 – 1:10 PM, Goddard Chapel

         September 21 – October 26

         Performance: In Living Memory, Thursday Nov. 2. 6:30 PM call for 8:00 PM performance 

         Rehearsals: Thursdays, 12:10 – 1:10 PM, Goddard Chapel

Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15. March 7, 14

         Performance: TBD

Mental demands: detailed work, reading, and periods of concentrated attention.

Physical Demands: seeing, hearing, writing.