Bethany Choir – Choral Scholar Program 2024

Application Deadline: Until positions are filled
Current Openings: 2 Soprano / 2 Alto / 1 Tenor / 1 Bass/Baritone

Choral Scholars enhance the Traditional worshipping community of Bethany United Methodist Church. The Bethany Choir sings a wide variety of standard church choral music and hymnody. Choral Scholars are expected to lead the sections and provide a firm foundation for our volunteer singers. Each Choral Scholar will be paid monthly based on actual attendance. The program is open to professional musicians in the Greater Austin Metro area; undergraduate music students; and auditioned high school students. Additional stipends will be paid for Choral Scholars who might be available to direct the Bethany Choir on rare occasions.

What is expected of a Choral Scholar?

Choral Scholars are expected to attend regularly scheduled Wednesday evening rehearsals – 7:30-9:00 pm; and the Traditional Sunday morning services (8:45 Service) – 8:15-9:45 am. Additional called rehearsals preceding our Annual Christmas program and/or special evening services may arise and will be paid accordingly. Absences must be preapproved, and excessive absences (more than 2) will be cause for replacement unless adequate substitutes are found.

What are the pay rates?

Professional musicians will earn $75 per call. ($50/hr.|$150/wk.);

Undergraduate Music Students will earn $60 per call. ($40/hr.|$120/wk.);

Auditioned High School Students will earn $30 per call. ($20/hr.|$60/wk.)

How do I apply?

Fill out the online application form below.
Interviews or Auditions will be scheduled as needed.

Apply Here

Further inquiries:

Minister of Music: Rev. Don McAvoy

512.258.6017 ext. 275