We offer professional rates, your choice of gigs, weekly pay, an enjoyable work environment, and a wide variety of clients and performances in the Inland Empire, Orange County, and greater Los Angeles area. We contract engaging singers with strong sight reading capabilities, considerable ensemble and acapella experience, and the ability to sing all styles and maintain control of vibrato. Necessary soft skills include time management, communication, and self-motivation.

2025 Holiday Season

Seeking engaging a capella singers of all types. Talent preferred over any particular look. 

Contract & Pay

Independent Contractor position. Gigs up to an hour pay a minimum of $100. Additional hours are paid at a minimum of $40/hr.  We pay a small rehearsal stipend of $15 for each required in-person rehearsal. 

Requirements:

Strong sense of pitch, skilled at a capella and tight harmony, proficient in popular and classical styles, ability to read music, good at engaging with an audience. Must have good communication skills, reliable transportation, and the ability to be on time. Availability in November & December (gigs start mid-November). Must live in or be willing to travel to greater Los Angeles, Orange County, or Inland Empire areas. 

Virtual Audition Requirements

*Please submit either:

• Performance Resume

• Two (2) Audio Recordings* or Audio Reel

• Headshot  

OR

• Performance Resume

• Two (2) Videos* or Video Performance Reel

*Please submit one classically-styled song (an art song, aria, legit musical theater, or traditional Christmas song), and one song of any popular style. Songs should be a min. of 16 bars each. 

Callbacks

In-person callbacks will be held on Sunday, August 3 or Monday, August 4. We will have you sing two songs acapella with a quartet (sheet music provided in advance). A song to sight-sing is also provided on site (note that perfect sight-singing is not required - this exercise is to assess your skill level). 

Rehearsal Dates & Times

Full Company Meeting: Monday, August 18 - 7:30-8:30pm (Virtual)

Optional Rehearsals: Monday, September 8 - 7:00-9:00pm, Tuesday, September 9 - 7:00-9:00pm (Temple City)

Quartet Rehearsals (Sign up for 2): Monday, October 6 - 7:00-9:00pm, Tuesday, October 7 - 7:00-9:00pm, Monday, October 20 - 7:00-9:00pm, Tuesday, October 21 - 7:00-9:00pm (Temple City)

Full-Group Rehearsal: Monday, November 3, 7:00-9:30pm (Temple City)

Dress Rehearsal: Evening of Friday, Nov 14 or 21, TBC (Glendora)

For questions or more information, email info@thecandlelightcarolers.com or text/call us at (951) 268-0860.