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.

2026 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, July 26 and Monday, July 27. We will have attend only one date, and ask you to sing two songs acapella with a provided quartet (sheet music provided in advance). A song to sight-sing will also provided on site (note that perfect sight-singing is not required - this exercise is to assess your skill level). 

Rehearsal Dates & Times

Schedule is TBC and subject to change. Dates will be finalized by July 19.

Virtual Meeting - Required

Monday, August 17 | 7:00-8:30 PM (Virtual)

Optional Rehearsals

Monday, August 31 | 7:00-9:00 PM  (Temple City)

Tuesday, Sept 1 | 7:00-9:00 PM  (Temple City)

Quartet Rehearsals - Required (Pick 2):

1. Monday, Sept 14 | 7:00-9:00 PM  (Temple City)

2. Tuesday, Sept 22 | 7:00-9:00 PM  (Temple City)

3. Monday, Oct 5 | 7:00-9:00 PM  (Temple City)

4. Tuesday Oct 13 | 7:00-9:00 PM  (Temple City)

Full Group Rehearsal - Required:

Monday, Nov 2 | 7:00-9:30 PM  (Temple City)

Dress Rehearsal for New Singers

Friday, Nov 20  or Friday OR November 13 (Glendora)

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