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- Description
- Position Details
- Pay and Benefits
- Qualifications and Experience
- Application Process
Description
Chorus Niagara is seeking an Artistic Director to provide engaging leadership of the choral art starting in June of 2025.
Chorus Niagara is the area’s premier, auditioned community choir of over 80 singers. We are a large, symphonic choir that engages professional orchestras and soloists. Typically we perform four concerts per season, plus other special engagements. Programming ranges from new choral commissions to contemporary and classical master works. Rehearsals are held weekly on Monday evenings throughout September to May.
Our Vision is to awaken and lift the human spirit through the experiential power of the choral art.
Our Mission is to be a cornerstone of the Niagara arts community through creative and passionate programs that entertain and enthrall.
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Job Details
Location:
St. Catharines, Ontario
Pay and Benefits
Salary Range:
$45,000 — $55,000
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications and Experience:
We are looking for someone with a passion for the choral art and:
- at minimum, a Masters in Music (Conducting) or Masters in Music with equivalent experience and development in conducting;
- at least ten years conducting experience predominantly with choirs, experience with professional instrumental musicians and soloists and mentorship with other conductors;
- the ability to envision, plan and deliver music programs that have artistic merit, meaning and relevance to the community and are appealing to performers and audiences;
- the ability to coach and lead choral pedagogy and provide learning and development experiences through rehearsals and performances that enrich the volunteer and professional artists and other practitioners in the community;
- the capacity and desire to build community, within and beyond the choir itself;
- the ability to collaborate and support strategic and fundraising initiatives;
- outstanding consultation, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; and
- effective oral and written communication in English.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Application Process
1) Submit a letter of interest along with your relevant qualifications, program planning and curation experience as well as conducting history to Jeff Baker at [email protected] by January 6, 2025. Include email and telephone contact information.
2) Provide a web/internet link to view four to six minutes of rehearsal or performance video, including audio, showing you conducting one or more choral works that demonstrate a range of styles, tempi or genres. Provide the web/internet link to Jeff Baker at [email protected] by January 20, 2025. Examples of web/internet options include WeTransfer.com and unlisted YouTube link.
We want to hear from you even if you do not have all of the qualifications listed above! We are seeking an artist and a leader: someone with passion for the choral art, someone committed to working with and nurturing volunteer and professional artists, someone who believes in community, outreach and education.Application Process
Will an automated HR system be used to filter applicants?
– No.
To apply, email your details to jbaker5@cogeco.ca
1) Submit a letter of interest along with your relevant qualifications, program planning and curation experience as well as conducting history to Jeff Baker at [email protected] by January 6, 2025. Include email and telephone contact information. 2) Provide a web/internet link to view four to six minutes of rehearsal or performance video, including audio, showing you conducting one or more choral works that demonstrate a range of styles, tempi or genres. Provide the web/internet link to Jeff Baker at [email protected] by January 20, 2025. Examples of web/internet options include WeTransfer.com and unlisted YouTube link. Receipt of your information will be acknowledged by email. Materials submitted will be shared confidentially only with other search committee members.