Collaborative Pianist / Assistant Choir Director
Youth Singers of Calgary
Location: ATCO Performing Arts Centre (1371 Hastings Cres. SE)
Deadline: Open until filled
The Youth Singers of Calgary’s KIDS & MUSIC Program is seeking a dynamic, energetic, talented and empathetic musician to accompany our Grade 2 program. This position has the potential to expand into a teaching role as well, for the right candidate. The successful candidate will work well as part of a dynamic and energetic team, understand that working with children means every lesson is a new adventure, and have as much fun as possible in every lesson.
Qualifications:
- Grade 10 RCM piano
- Excellent sight reader
- Strong improvisation skills
- Experience and aptitude for working with young children
- Comfortable singing and can model singing well – including harmonies
Responsibilities:
- Accompany and support all rehearsals, workshops and concerts for the Grade 2 KIDS & MUSIC class, and accompany a Grade 3/4 rehearsal weekly
- Support all four Kids & Music Groups (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2) in our Christmas and Year-End recitals
- Have a general knowledge of the vocal as well as the piano music assigned, so they may support the children by singing as directed
- Be pleasant, kind, gentle, and caring around children
- Be prepared to substitute teach a class should the director be ill or absent
Contract Commitment:
- Weekly class times: Thursdays 5 – 7pm and Saturdays 11:30am – 12:30pm
- Classes run until late April 2024
- Choreo Workshops: Saturday afternoon workshops, February 8, March 8, April 12, 2024
- Year End Presentation: April 26, 1 – 4:30pm
All rehearsals take place at the ATCO Performing Arts Centre (1371 Hastings Cres. SE)
To apply, please email a resume to hr@youthsingers.org
Applications are open until the role is filled.
About the Youth Singers of Calgary
Our Mission: To develop lifelong skills in leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and self-confidence through high-quality performing arts instruction and experiences in a safe and supported environment, where young people are given the opportunity to grow, express themselves, and develop their potential through singing, dancing, acting, and performing.
Our Vision: To be an innovative and inclusive performing arts company that fosters personal and artistic excellence, and elevates Calgary’s cultural fabric.
Our Core Values:
- Excellence
- Inclusion
- Performing
- Community
- Collaboration
Visit youthsingers.org to learn more!
