Zamir Chorale of Boston is pleased to announce that Edith Mora Hernández has been selected as the conducting intern for the 2025-26 season. Edith has a rich and varied background as a choral conductor. In her home country of Mexico, she was chorus master and guest conductor for numerous orchestras and opera productions and served as assistant conductor at the International Festival Palermo Classica in Italy. Locally, she has collaborated with the Boston Children’s Chorus, Boston Choral Ensemble, Northeastern Choral Society, and Back Bay Chorale, and served as assistant chorus master for the Boston Lyric Opera’s production of Aida, as well as chorus master and assistant conductor for opera productions at the Boston Conservatory.
Edith earned her bachelor’s degree in choral conducting from the Conservatorio de las Rosas in Mexico and her master’s degree in choral conducting at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Currently, Edith is enrolled in the DMA program in choral conducting at Boston University.
| Conducting Internship Position Available for the 2026-27 Season (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) |
| The Conducting Internship was established in September 2000, to train conductors in the area of Jewish choral music. The intern · Is engaged in a study of Jewish choral repertoire and conducting techniques with the chorale’s artistic director; · Sings as a regular member of the chorale, attending all rehearsals and concerts; · Attends monthly staff meetings; · May be given opportunities to conduct the chorale in rehearsals (both tutti and break-out rehearsals) and in concert; · May sit in on auditions for new members. The intern may also serve as assistant conductor, vocal coach, and/or section leader. The term is generally for one season (September through June). A stipend is provided for this position. QUALIFICATIONS · Excellent musicianship skills and some experience in choral conducting · A pleasant voice, appropriate for choral singing; · Advanced musical literacy; · Interpersonal and leadership skills; · An interest in Jewish choral music. To apply, send the following to conductor@zamir.org: · Letter of application · Resume · Letter of recommendation · Links to videos of conducting and singing |
