Careers at First Church

05/08/2026

Choral Scholar Job Opening

 

REPORTS TO:  Tristan Strelizer
STATUS:  Part time
EFFECTIVE:  11/18/2026
PAY:  $60/rehearsal and $120/performance
JOB SUMMARY: This paid internship begins immediately and is designed to provide collegiate Music students the opportunity to gain performance experience in a liberal religious setting.

OVERVIEW

The First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee is currently accepting applications for Choral Scholar positions (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass) to sing with our Chancel Choir in our church. This paid internship begins immediately and is designed to provide collegiate Music students or recent graduates performance experience in a liberal religious setting. 

Choral Scholars sing with the First Unitarian Chancel Choir as section leaders for weekly rehearsals on Wednesday or Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and for Sunday services when the choir is scheduled, about once a month between September and early June, plus one service on Christmas Eve. Sunday duties include warm-up/rehearsal at 8:15 a.m. and two church services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Rehearsals start mid-August and end at the beginning of June, with the choir taking a hiatus for the Summer. There are also opportunities for Scholars to perform solos or in small groups for Sunday services for additional pay.  

Choral Scholars are compensated $60 for each weekly rehearsal and $120 for Sunday services. There is one position funded through the general budget, with one additional position depending on additional fundraising. 
A Unitarian Universalist congregation, the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee affirms Music as a vitally important spiritual resource. Just as we can learn from Jesus, Buddha, and Mohammed, so too can we learn from J.S. Bach, John Coltrane, and Joan Baez. Indeed, our Sunday services are filled with music as varied as the beliefs of our congregation. 

To be considered for an audition, please submit your resume to our Choral Director, Tristan Strelitzer, at tristan.strelitzer@uumilwaukee.org. Select candidates will be contacted to schedule an audition, which will consist of the following: 

  • Two contrasting vocal solos of your choice, no more than 2 min. each. (Accompanist will be provided)
  • Sight-singing choral harmony
  • Short interview

The First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee is committed to building a community that is culturally diverse and encourages applications from people of all genders, sexualities, ages, races, ethnicities, histories, and bodies. If you have questions about the position, please contact Tristan Strelitzer by e-mail or at 262-442-3508.