Overview
Choirs Ontario is currently seeking an Office Manager for our organization. (See PDF version here)
The Office Manager will effectively and efficiently perform a number of diverse tasks with enthusiasm, professionalism, and creative initiative whilst working independently. Due to the multifaceted nature of this position, the responsibilities of the Office Manager will be divided into the following categories:
Communication – 40%
- Conduct official correspondence on behalf of, or jointly with the Board of Directors;
- Maintain regular correspondence with the Choirs Ontario membership ensuring that important information is regularly communicated such as major events, award applications, and membership renewal;
- Promptly process membership renewals and correspond with new members;
- Respond to general inquiries through the office telephone and toll-free telephone line;
- Receive and respond to daily correspondence via mail or e-mail. Receive and send all officerelated hard surface mail. Forward correspondence to the appropriate personnel or volunteers for attention;
- With oversight of the Board, develop/schedule social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking;
- Prepare and publish regular e-newsletters to members and supporters;
- Working with the Dynamic Editor, supervise its quarterly creation and publication, maintaining advertised deadlines;
- Assist webmaster in updating Choirs Ontario website information;
- Represent Choirs Ontario at the national choral federation, Choral Canada, and at community activities to enhance community profile;
Other tasks, as assigned.
Office Operations – 20%
Management
- Maintain office files including financial records, Board minutes, publications, computer files, photos and other records and archives of the organization, including back-up of computer files;
- Assist with the preparation of notice of members meetings and agendas;
- Attend Board meetings, conferences, and training as required;
- Recommend staffing requirements to the Board for improved organizational management and program delivery;
- Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations;
- Where applicable, recruit, interview and select staff in partnership with the board;
- When appropriate, train new staff members;
- Recruit and train volunteers;
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Finances
- Consult regularly with the Treasurer and accountants, as needed, as new initiatives are undertaken, and once a year with the Auditor, to ensure finances are in order.
Development – 20%
- In consultation with and assistance from the Executive Committee, write and submit all government funding proposals;
- Retain, cultivate, and expand membership;
- Manage annual direct mail campaigns including mail-merge, receiving donations, and providing tax receipts and thank you letters;
- With the support of the Board, actively steward relationships with members and donors;
- Represent Choirs Ontario and build new relationships with other like-minded arts service organizations;
- Other tasks, as assigned.
Programming – 20%
- Collaborate with the Board to organize, implement and evaluate planned programs and services;
- Investigate and seek out new collaborative projects/programs to better serve our membership;
- At the discretion of the Board, serve as the event manager for select programming;
- Other tasks, as assigned.
At Choirs Ontario, we recognize the diversity of experiences that make an excellent candidate for this position. Below is a list of ‘great-to-haves’ for this position: we strongly urge you to apply if you bring to the table any of the following traits:
- A track record in stakeholder management, including membership retention, administrative duties, bookkeeping, website maintenance, social media/content creation, and/or office management;
- A passion for the choral music ecosystem in Ontario;
- An ability to work independently and efficiently;
- Clear verbal and written communication skills;
- Experience in fundraising campaigns and grant applications, with particular focus on the not-forprofit sector;
- An awareness of the governmental and political structure that supports choral arts in Ontario;
- Familiarity with event management, program development and willingness to take on whatever tasks are required to drive success; and
- A passion for problem-solving, creativity, and innovation.
At Choirs Ontario, we value and seek to actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative organisation and choral music sector where amazing people thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.
Choirs Ontario is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
To apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate to president@choirsontario.org by Friday, January 29. 2021. Be sure to also include a notable experience with choral music in Ontario, be it your favourite piece, memory, choir, or anything else you can think of, in your letter. Applicants who inquire over the phone or without both documents will not be considered.
About Us
Choirs Ontario’s mission is to foster vibrant, inclusive and accessible choral communities by providing programs, services and resources; creating opportunities; and engaging Ontario’s diverse population in the transformative power of choral music.
Choirs Ontario offers a range of programs and resources, as well as networking and professional development opportunities, which help members build capacity, develop leadership and grow and diversify their audiences. Our goal is to raise profile and quality of choral music, support the choral community, and educate the next generation of choral artists and audiences.
Our programs support enhanced success for students and learners of all ages and abilities by creating community-based events and training programs that develop the skills and knowledge of choristers, conductors and administrators. These programs include the annual Ontario Youth Choir, Sing Ontario, Professional Development Grants, Choirs Ontario On the Road, and awards of excellence, including the President’s Leadership Award, and the Ruth Watson Henderson Composition Competition.
Pianist, Intermediate and Ruby Choruses – Canadian Children’s Opera Company
The Canadian Children’s Opera Company (CCOC) is dedicated to introducing the magic of opera to children and youth through professional musical and dramatic education and the performance of established and newly commissioned operatic and choral repertoire. We believe that every child has the right to a quality music education, and that music and storytelling play a key role in a young person’s social and individual development.
We’re looking for a creative, energetic, organized, and adaptable individual, with a passion for teaching singing and performance to young people, to join us as the Pianist, Intermediate and Ruby Choruses in the 2020/2021 season.
Reporting to the Conductor, Intermediate and Ruby Choruses and Head of the Junior Division, the Pianist, Intermediate and Ruby Choruses is primarily responsible for, but not limited to: assisting the conductor in delivering a weekly music, vocal, and opera curriculum, either in-person and/or online; providing support to the conductor in terms of classroom management and supervision of choristers and promoting a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment; helping to prepare choristers for and participating in several self- produced in-person and/or virtual concerts or guest performances throughout the season; in collaboration with the Head of the Junior Division, participate in the planning of the Junior Division production, as needed; participating in projects as they arise including but not limited to: open houses, recruitment activities, and fundraising performances; attending meetings as needed; participating in professional development activities, as required; being an active advocate for all CCOC programs, including retention of current choristers and families, promotion of the CCOC to new families and within the arts community.
The Pianist, Intermediate and Ruby Choruses position is a part-time, contract position. The Ruby Chorus will rehearse on Mondays, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. and the Intermediate Chorus will rehearse on Mondays, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (the overlap has been considered), starting September 14, 2020 until May 17, 2021 (excluding holiday Mondays, winter holidays, and March Break). Some weekend work may be required throughout the season.
We are committed to equity in hiring and we welcome and encourage people from communities of colour, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S, disabled, and other equity-seeking communities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Recommended minimum keyboard skills equivalent to RCM ARCT (or equivalent);
• Experience playing for choirs, singers or working with a conductor is an asset, as is experience singing in a choir. Candidates should have a good rapport with young people, especially ages 7 to 12, and enjoy striving for musical excellence;
• Strong sight-reading skills, score reading ability to harmonize simple melodies, and ability to transpose at sight are desirable;
• Demonstrated experience in music theory, sight-singing and vocal coaching
• Knowledge and comfort using digital platforms and working virtually;
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for opera, appreciation for the performing arts, musical theatre, and/or arts education;
• Broad knowledge of diverse teaching practices and methodologies and best practices in musical development in children;
• Exemplified superior collaboration and facilitation skills;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to handle all situations with professionalism and tact;
• Enthusiasm, initiative, imagination, creativity, willing to take risks, and a sense of humour;
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Valid Police Check and Vulnerable Persons Clearance Certificate.
MORE ABOUT THE CCOC
The Canadian Children’s Opera Company occupies a unique position as the only permanent children’s opera company in Canada, and one of only a handful in the world. We commission, produce, record and tour new operas and choral music, with children as the principal performers. We regularly collaborate with other leading arts organizations, including acting as the children’s chorus for the Canadian Opera Company. Spread across six chorus divisions plus an outreach arm (OPERAtion KIDS), hundreds of children and youth ages 4 and up receive unparalleled performance opportunities and life skills along with age-appropriate vocal & dramatic training annually.
The Junior Division consists of four choirs, each taught by a different conductor (note: grade ranges are approximate but overlaps often occur): Butterfly Chorus (JK to SK), Ruby Chorus (Grades 1 to 2), Apprentice Chorus (Grades 2 to 4), and Intermediate Chorus (Grades 4 to 7). After the Intermediate Chorus, children become members of the CCOC’s main performing chorus, the Principal Chorus, conducted by our Music Director. After “graduating” from the Principal Chorus, young people can join the Youth Chorus (Grades 10 and up, or changed voices).
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this posting speaks to your interests and skill set, please submit your resume and cover letter via e-mail or mail no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 to:
Maureen Callaghan Interim, Executive Director Canadian Children’s Opera Company 227 Front St. E. Toronto, ON M5A 1E8
maureen@canadianchildrensopera.com
Only applications received by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 will be considered. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agents please. The CCOC is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Assistant, Butterfly Chorus – Canadian Children’s Opera Company
The Canadian Children’s Opera Company (CCOC) is dedicated to introducing the magic of opera to children and youth through professional musical and dramatic education and the performance of established and newly commissioned operatic and choral repertoire. We believe that every child has the right to a quality music education, and that music and storytelling play a key role in a young person’s social and individual development.
We’re looking for a creative, energetic, organized, and adaptable individual, with a passion for teaching singing and performance to young people, to join us as the Assistant, Butterfly Chorus in the 2020/2021 season.
Reporting to the Conductor, Butterfly Chorus and Head of the Junior Division, the Assistant, Butterfly Chorus is primarily responsible for, but not limited to: assisting the Conductor, Butterfly Chorus in delivering a weekly music, vocal, and opera curriculum, either in-person and/or online; supervising choristers and promoting a safe and welcoming environment; helping to prepare choristers for and participating in several self-produced in-person and/or virtual concerts or guest performances throughout the season; participating in projects as they arise including but not limited to: open houses, recruitment activities, and fundraising performances; attending meetings as needed; participating in professional development activities, as required; being an active advocate for all CCOC programs, including retention of current choristers and families, promotion of the CCOC to new families and within the arts community.
The Assistant, Butterfly Chorus position is a part-time, contract position. The Butterfly Chorus will rehearse on Mondays, from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting September 14, 2020 until May 17, 2021 (excluding holiday Mondays, winter holidays, and March Break). Some weekend work may be required throughout the season.
We are committed to equity in hiring and we welcome and encourage people from communities of colour, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S, disabled, and other equity-seeking communities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Has experience and training in music education for children at the primary level;
• Demonstrates responsibility, reliability and experience in working with large groups of children;
• Demonstrates knowledge of and comfort in using online platforms and music programs;
• Embodies positivity and enthusiasm, displays initiative and has a sense of humour
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for opera, appreciation for the performing arts, musical theatre, and/or arts education;
• Ability to play the piano at an RCM Grade 6 level minimum, an asset;
• Exemplified superior collaboration and facilitation skills;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to handle all situations with professionalism and tact;
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Valid Police Check and Vulnerable Persons Clearance Certificate.
MORE ABOUT THE COC
The Canadian Children’s Opera Company occupies a unique position as the only permanent children’s opera company in Canada, and one of only a handful in the world. We commission, produce, record and tour new operas and choral music, with children as the principal performers. We regularly collaborate with other leading arts organizations, including acting as the children’s chorus for the Canadian Opera Company. Spread across six chorus divisions plus an outreach arm (OPERAtion KIDS), hundreds of children and youth ages 4 and up receive unparalleled performance opportunities and life skills along with age-appropriate vocal & dramatic training annually.
The Junior Division consists of four choirs, each taught by a different conductor (note: grade ranges are approximate but overlaps often occur): Butterfly Chorus (JK to SK), Ruby Chorus (Grades 1 to 2), Apprentice Chorus (Grades 2 to 4), and Intermediate Chorus (Grades 4 to 7). After the Intermediate Chorus, children become members of the CCOC’s main performing chorus, the Principal Chorus, conducted by our Music Director. After “graduating” from the Principal Chorus, young people can join the Youth Chorus (Grades 10 and up, or changed voices).
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this posting speaks to your interests and skill set, please submit your resume and cover letter via e-mail or mail no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8 to:
Maureen Callaghan Interim, Executive Director Canadian Children’s Opera Company 227 Front St. E. Toronto, ON M5A 1E8
maureen@canadianchildrensopera.com
Only applications received by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 will be considered. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agents please. The CCOC is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Artistic Director – Tone Cluster
Searching for Artistic Director (Virtual) for Tone Cluster – quite a queer choir
Job Title: Artistic Director (Virtual) Part-time contract position
Duration: One season (September 2020 to July 2021)
Work location: Virtually with the choir based in Ottawa, ON
Rehearsals: Monday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Eastern time)
Area of Selection: Open to applicants from across Canada; preference may be given to those within commuting distance to Ottawa
Remuneration: Commensurate with experience
Tone Cluster – quite a queer choir is an auditioned 35 voice choir for those of varied sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship orientation, and their friends. Sometimes cheerful, sometimes poignant, our varied repertoire, from madrigals to jazz to musical theatre and beyond reflects the joys and struggles faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Recent highlights include multi-movement choral pieces such as Quiet No More: A Choral Celebration of Stonewall, and Tyler’s Suite, dedicated to the memory of Tyler Clementi.
We are excited to make our virtual debut this 2020-2021 season and are looking for an Artistic Director who will help us reach new heights as we strive for excellence and celebrate diversity in music and in community.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the artistic direction of the choir and shall develop, rehearse and conduct a program of rehearsals, learning activities and performances. It is envisaged that this will be done primarily in a virtual environment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following key qualifications:
- post-secondary training in music with an emphasis in choral conducting;
- a minimum of 2 years of experience conducting a choir;
- some experience and/or a reasonable level of comfort with the use of technology to carry out the artistic activities of a choir;
- experience in designing, coordinating and directing choral programming;
- a commitment to embracing the mission of the choir.
Position description and complete statement of qualifications can be found at www.tonecluster.ca and on Facebook @ToneCluster.
Interested candidates should apply via email to info@tonecluster.ca with a cover letter and resume demonstrating how one meets the key and asset qualifications. Should candidates wish to provide audio or video demonstrations of their qualifications, we will also accept an MP4 file or online video link with their application.
Interviews will be conducted towards the end of August by video chat and a shortlist of candidates will be invited to lead a virtual rehearsal in the month of September.
Application deadline: Saturday August 15 at midnight.
Please direct inquiries about this position to info@tonecluster.ca
Conductor, Preparatory Chorus (Paid position) – VIVA Singers Toronto
VIVA Singers Toronto is a multi level choral organization which embraces the core values of performance artistry, creation-based music education, inclusion, leadership and mentoring, and community building.
VIVA Singers Toronto is seeking a part-time Conductor for our Preparatory Chorus, children ages 4-6.
Responsibilities include:
- choosing diverse, age appropriate repertoire for Prep. Chorus in collaboration with the Artistic Director and the artistic team
- fostering a healthy, beautiful singing tone in young choristers
- conducting rehearsals and concerts; recording and posting practice tracks for rehearsal purposes
- designing, implementing and teaching progressive theory and musical literacy program
- exploring and implementing creation-based activities
- supervising Prep. Chorus Teaching Assistants and staff
- liaising with Prep. Chorus parents and VIVA team as needed
- attending and providing leadership in staff meetings
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in voice, experience in conducting, and training in elementary methods of music education in particular. It is recommended that candidates explore the website of VIVA Singers Toronto to ensure they are aligned with stated core values and priorities.
The candidate must be available Mondays between 4:30-6:00pm.
This position is payable 10 months per year on a renewable yearly contract. Funds are available annually to artistic staff for professional development.
While VIVA Singers Toronto appreciates all interest in this position, only those selected for an interview will contacted. This position is subject to enrolment.
To submit your application kindly email your CV and cover letter to: hello@vivayouthsingers.com For more information, contact Charlotte Burrage, VIVA’s General Manager at 416-788-8482.
Choir Director – Northumberland Orchestra and Choir
Job Title: Choir Director
Search committee: Marie Narini, David Kuhnke, Ken Noronha, Deirdre Bryant, Adriana Monti, John Kraus.
Remuneration to be negotiated commensurate with experience.
The Northumberland Orchestra and Choir (NOC) seeks applications for the position of Choir Director to commence during the 2020/2021 season.
Northumberland Orchestra and Choir
Located in beautiful Northumberland County, Ontario, a community in love with the arts, the Northumberland Orchestra and Choir performs 5-6 concerts a season under the direction of Music Director John Kraus. Currently comprised of 35 experienced singers, the NOC choir seeks a Choir Director to play an integral role in growing the choir and fostering the talent of its members.
The choir performs a wide variety of repertoire, both with the 60-piece orchestra and with piano accompaniment, but focuses on larger classical orchestral choral works including Lauridsen’s Lux Eterna, and Brahms’ Nanie. The NOC has been fortunate to work with talented vocal soloists, including Elizabeth McDonald, Jacob Abrahamse, and Fr. Paul Massel. The choir has also been featured in choral arrangements with non-classical guest performers, including the Sultans of Strings, Molly Johnson, and Quartetto Gelato.
Additional information about the organization can be found at www.northumberlandmusic.ca and on Facebook @northumberlandoc.
The choir rehearses Tuesday evenings at Trinity United Church, located at 284 Division St. in Cobourg. Note that due to COVID 19, our season for 2020-2021 is expected to be shortened, with a planned restart Tuesday September 8, 2020, subject to health notices and openings of our rehearsal venues. A detailed concert and rehearsal schedule for the 2020-2021 season is attached to this notice.
Job Description
Reporting to Music Director John Kraus, the Choir Director will bring strong leadership and will devote time and energy to the organization. The Choir Director will be responsible for preparing the choir for performances through efficient and effective instructional practices, including leading effective and innovative warm-up exercises, organizing and/or directing additional sectional rehearsals, and providing information on how to practice at home. The Choir Director will occasionally conduct the choir during performances. The Choir Director will be committed to developing both the size and quality of the choir, including recruiting new members, attending planning, programing and organizational meetings, and working to develop a rapport with Northumberland County and nearby regions. The Choir Director will strive to foster a positive atmosphere within the choir.
Experience and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
• A Bachelor of Music Degree and/or ARCT
• Experience conducting community choral ensembles
• Demonstrated knowledge of vocal technique
• Strong leadership abilities
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply via e-mail to: communication@northumberlandmusic.ca with the following materials:
• Cover letter and resume (not to exceed 3 pages total)
• Three professional references, including a telephone number and e-mail address for
each reference
• A video clip of the candidate conducting in a choral setting. An mp4 file or a link to a
YouTube video are acceptable formats. If neither are available, please contact j.kraus@northumberlandmusic.ca to make alternate arrangements.
Interviews will be held either in person in Cobourg, Ontario or via video chat during the week of August 17 , 2020.
Following interviews, short-listed candidates will be invited to conduct a portion of a rehearsal with the NOC choir.
Please direct any questions about the application process to j.kraus@northumberlandmusic.ca
The deadline for applications is 8:00 am on Monday, July 27, 2020
General Manager – Young Voices Toronto
July 1, 2020
Organization: Young Voices Toronto
Position: General Manager
Industry: Performing Arts/Arts Management
City: Toronto
Address: 680 Annette St, Toronto, ON M6S 2C8
Work Hours/Week: 20
Work Environment: Office
Employment Type: Part-Time, Employed
Pay Type: Salaried
Annual Compensation: $26,000
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 1st, 2020.
About us
Young Voices Toronto is a not-for-profit children’s choir based in Toronto’s west end. For 35 years, our organization has been offering a holistic approach to choral training, vocal instruction and musical education. Our weekly programming features choir rehearsals as well as theory and sight-singing classes. Throughout the year, our choirs have the opportunity to present innovative and varying performances throughout the Greater Toronto Area including an annual tour. Every day we work towards building community, fostering inclusiveness and instilling musical excellence.
What is the opportunity?
Are you interested in leading an arts organization? In this role, you will be at the heart of Young Voices Toronto. Working with our artistic staff, board members and community, you will
facilitate our organization’s operations and take on a diverse and varying set of responsibilities related to our mission. At a time of great organizational growth, this position will also expand in scope with our organization.
What are we looking for?
You are passionate, hard-working and motivated to make a difference. You have the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment. You are highly
organized and have a high attention to detail. You are a self-starter with an ability to get things accomplished. You can juggle multiple projects and commitments in a fast-paced environment. You appreciate and support choral music and music education.
Qualifications:
• Strong communicator with established customer experience skills who can effectively connect, both verbally and in writing, with our community in a professional, courteous and effective manner;
• Dynamic and diligent with the ability to influence and motivate;
• Can-do attitude with the ability to handle several tasks and changing priorities;
• Proactive, highly organized and extremely detail oriented;
• Post-secondary education or equivalent industry experience;
• Proficiency with G-Suite and MS Office;
• Arts administration experience an asset;
• Grant-writing skills an asset;
• Marketing skills an asset;
• Project/event management an asset.
Inclusiveness
At YVT, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected and supported. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Next Steps:
If you are interested in applying for the position of General Manager, please email your resume and cover letter to chair@youngvoicestoronto.com by Wednesday, July 1st, 2020.
Hiring Music Director (Part-time – 24 to 32 hours/month)
The Music Director leads, develops, and enriches the congregation’s worship experience by providing appropriate musical and choral support at regular Sunday services as well as other special services and events. Grace United Church is an inclusive and affirming place of worship.
Accountability
The Music Director will be hired by the Ministry & Personnel Committee and accountable to the Worship Committee.
Specific areas of accountability
The Music Director will:
1. Nurture the spiritual life of the congregation through music.
2. In collaboration with the minister and the organist/pianist, assist with the selection of music and hymns for Sunday and other services, with reference to liturgical seasons, lectionary readings and special services, and occasions throughout the year.
3. Provide leadership in music during services: direct the congregation and choir in the singing of hymns and anthems.
4. Lead rehearsal of the musicians/choir/youth in preparation for weekly worship services.
5. Facilitate, support, and regularly lead youth to participate in worship, instrumentally and/or vocally.
6. Plan and prepare special music for events through the year in collaboration with the minister and the organist/pianist.
7. Plan for a continuing ministry of music during summer in conjunction with the organist/pianist.
8. Encourage the inclusion of various genres of worship music including traditional, contemporary, choral, instrumental.
9. Recruit and train choristers.
10. Search out new music for the choir and other groups as required; oversee music collection.
11. Contribute to and monitor the annual music budget.
Skills and Qualifications
Musicianship
– A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music is an asset
– Above average competence and understanding of fundamental music principles
– Knowledge of choral repertoire and familiarity with a variety of choral rehearsal techniques
– Skill in choral teaching, conducting and voice development for a choir where not everyone reads music
– Ability to play a musical instrument(s) and/or direct instrumentalists would be an added asset
– Openness to introducing a variety of worship musical styles, both vocal and instrumental as well as traditional and contemporary
– An appreciation of how music integrates and enhances Christian worship in a United Church of Canada setting
– Experience with worship planning
Leadership and Communication
– A clear concept of being an integral part of the Worship Team along with the minister, instrumentalist(s) and others
– Self-directed and time efficient
– Willingness to meet regularly with the minister regarding worship planning, and to meet monthly as a member of the Worship Team to determine the musical direction of worship services (Sunday or otherwise)
– Computer skills; e-mail, report writing, digital audio software (asset, but not essential)
– Team building skills
– Excellent communication skills with the ability to use tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
Pay commensurate with experience.
Send electronic submissions only to: Pauline@chappellfarms.ca
Deadline: Friday April 17th, 2020
Choral Conductor for Strata Vocal Ensemble
Strata Vocal Ensemble is seeking a choral conductor. We are a 24-28 voice SATB choir (now 8,8,5,5) who enjoy performing challenging and eclectic programming with a high degree of excellence. We perform mainly a cappella works, but do from time to time engage a few instrumentalists. Our repertoire is both sacred and secular and in multiple languages. We do two concerts per season, one in the fall and one in the spring. We rehearse 10 weeks prior to each concert on Monday evenings in Hamilton in our performance venue (MacNeill Baptist Church, Westdale). There is also a dress rehearsal at a mutually agreed upon time (Friday night or Saturday morning). Having only 2 concerts allows a large break in rehearsals over the holiday season and into January. We continue to look for an additional area venue so that we can perform our concert twice, on a Saturday night there and on Sunday afternoon at MacNeill.
We are a group of experienced choristers and so would prefer a candidate who can support our collegial atmosphere. We need someone who is able to incorporate suggestions from choristers in an open and comfortable manner. We seek an even tempered, courteous and respectful individual. In depth knowledge of vocal/choral technique and strong organizational skills are essential. We seek someone who can coach us to constantly improve our sound. We choose our repertoire by committee that includes our conductor.
We are not a registered charitable organization, nor do we plan to become one. We prefer to keep the organization simple and without fundraising. We fund the conductor’s fee ($2000
per full concert program) and the purchase of music through dues from choir members and concert revenue. Our accompanist typically comes from within the ranks of the choir. In addition, we pay an extra fee to the conductor and accompanist for an annual area Christmas concert.
Interested parties can submit their CV to Beverly Leslie through info@stratavocalensemble.ca
www.stratavocalensemble.ca
The cutoff for submissions has been extended to Friday, May 1st, 2020.
Job Opportunity – Director of Music
Called to lead? If you have passion for music that’s spiritual, with talents for leading a choir & congregation of singers on piano & organ, come and play with us!
Trinity United Church, Ottawa is a compassionate, progressive and affirming community that nurtures and celebrates each other’s spiritual growth. We are rooted in our Christian tradition and open to the truths of other faiths.
Trinity is seeking a part-time Director of Music (12 hours per week) with a passion for music and a creative spirit. Trinity has a Kawai grand piano and a three manual Casavant pipe organ.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills and abilities in the following areas:
Collaboration as a team member of staff working for, and with, the church; open to innovation.
Strong musicality and technicality in playing the piano or pipe organ or both and accompanying other musicians.
Proven experience in directing a choir and making it the best it can possibly be; knowledge and experience of contemporary and traditional styles of secular and church music.
Making best use of the musical resources available to Trinity including the music library, piano and organ.
Organizational skills, leadership abilities and creative skills, including the ability to promote participation in music activities and events.
Familiarity with progressive United Church theology.
Remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications.
The successful candidate will be required to provide names of three contacts (phone number and email address) for current references.
If this is an opportunity that excites you, please apply with a resume and covering letter that describes how your experience relates to the qualifications we seek. Closing date for applications is March 15, 2020. Send to Music Search Committee, Trinity United Church, jobs@trinityunitedottawa.ca. Start date is negotiable.
Full job description here: http://www.trinityunitedottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TrinityOttawa_DirectorofMusic_JobDescription-1.pdf