Employment Opportunities
This page is available only for the posting of available choral positions. Information should be submitted directly to Carolyn Nielsen: carolyn.alto@gmail.com
You will be invoiced by the ACCC office.
Rates:
$75 (ACCC members)
$100 (non members)
Job Posting: Music Director, First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
The First Unitarian Congregation of
Ottawa is Canada’s largest Unitarian Universalist
church with a membership of over 450 people and a
choral music programme that involves approximately 75
choristers. The church worship hall is noted
throughout Ottawa as a top-tier concert venue with
excellent acoustics and a Steinway B piano. For more
information about our church, our music programme, and
Unitarian Universalism please visit our web-site:
www.firstunitarianottawa.ca.
We are seeking a creative and inspiring Music Director to continue the successful operation of the church’s music programme. A complete job description is available at http://www.firstunitarianottawa.ca/contactus.html
Application Process:
All interested applicants should submit a statement of interest, a resume, names and contact information for 3 references, and if possible, a video recording of the applicant conducting a choir to:
Music Director Search Committee
First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
30 Cleary Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 4A1
Applicants may also email their materials to: MDsearch@firstunitarianottawa.ca
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday February 24, 2012
Job Posting: Artistic Director, Cantilon Choral Society
The Cantilon Choral
Society anticipates the need for a dynamic
Artistic Director to lead the
artistic vision for the organization and to conduct
the senior touring and recording ensemble, the
Cantilon Chamber Choir. We are searching for a
talented, energetic individual who is passionate about
children and committed to artistic excellence and
excellence in music education.
Cantilon Choirs is a family of community choirs that encompasses singers of all ages (4-adult) in three levels of choirs. These choirs have been a vibrant and high profile part of the Edmonton musical community since 1999 and strive to provide a choral program exemplifying artistic and education excellence for children, youth and young adults. The organization involves over 180 singers and has a yearly operating budget of up to $500,000. (www.cantilonchoirs.ca)
The Cantilon Chamber Choir is the primary touring and recording ensemble of the Cantilon program. This choir has consistently been awarded top honours in international, national and local competitions.
Position profile:
The successful candidate must be an outstanding leader who exhibits passion for artistry with children, is an excellent musician, teacher and director and demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills. She/he will be visible in the music community. The Artistic Director is responsible for the development of the program’s long-range artistic programming and project development as well as the detailed planning of each season. The Artistic Director is an employee of the Board of Directors of the Cantilon Choral Society, reporting directly to the Board.
Responsibilities:
Artistic
- Direct the Cantilon Chamber Choir in twice weekly rehearsals and all performances
- Provide artistic direction and programming for all ten Cantilon Choirs, including but not limited to two annual concerts (Christmas, Spring). Developing themes for current concerts and long-term planning for future seasons
- Work closely and regularly with artistic staff (currently four conductors, four accompanists)
- Keep current with new treble choral repertoire
- Be familiar with the Chamber Choir's current repertoire, refreshing the repertoire of the full program and commissioning new repertoire for individual and/or massed choirs
- Explore recording and touring options for the Cantilon Chamber Choir on a rotating cycle
- Audition potential choristers, accompanists, soloists, guest artists and instrumentalists
- Advocate on behalf of the choral program at community and cultural events
- Plan and implement music education curriculum for the organization
Administrative
- Attend and participate in all meetings of the Board of Directors, meeting with committees of the Board as required
- Work closely and regularly with administrative staff (General Manager, Programs Co-ordinator, Graphic Design, Marketing)
- Provide input for grant applications and fund-raising efforts
- Represent and promote the Cantilon Choirs at music conventions, ACF, ACCC, ACDA, IFCM, Canada Council, etc.
- Develop annual budget in concert with the General Manager and Board Treasurer
Compensation and Benefits:
- This is a full-time position starting August 1, 2012. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Qualifications:
- Experience for a minimum of 5 years in directing children/youth of many ages and experience levels
- Minimum of a graduate degree in music or equivalent experience
- Experience in specialized music teaching methods (i.e. Kodály, Orff, etc.)
- Training and experience in applied vocal technique
- Piano skills sufficient to support choral rehearsals
- Familiarity with historical and current treble choral repertoire
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal, written and computer skills
Process:
Deadline for all application materials is March 5, 2012
Shortlisted applicants will be given the opportunity to spend two days in Edmonton. During this time they will be asked to conduct a rehearsal of the Cantilon Chamber Choir and one of the training choirs as well as interview with search committee and artistic/administrative staff.
Dates for the interviews are as follows:
March 31 – April 1, 2012
April 14 – 15, 2012
April 21 – 22, 2012
This is a one-year position, renewable annually.
Please submit your cover letter (including why you are interested in the position, your qualifications and brief personal philosophy of music education), résumé and three letters of reference (with contact information).
Email to:
Marian Brant, General Manager, Cantilon Choirs (marian@cantilonchoirs.ca)
Please state Artistic Director Search in subject line of the email.
Mail to:
Cantilon Choirs
10209 - 123 St.
Edmonton, AB T5N 1N3