Application Deadline: August 6, 2021

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the artistic director, the young singers director’s primary duties will be to:

• Lead weekly rehearsals from September to May for boys Kindergarten to Grade 2, focusing on choral skills and musicianship.
• Participate in choral workshops/day camps (four to five in approximately monthly intervals over the course of the season).
• Prepare and co-conduct boys in two large and two community-based concerts per season.

Additional Duties

• Assist/conduct rehearsals and performances with the other Calgary Boys’ Choir ensembles, as required.
• Attend all workshops, day camps, and festivals as outlined in the season calendar.
• Participate in fundraising events and other administrative duties as required.
• Communicate regularly and openly with the artistic and administrative staff, keeping abreast of all information as outlined in choir memos.
• Attend all artistic meetings and occasional board meetings.

Other duties may be requested by the artistic director and will be discussed as they arise.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in music education or performance.
• Early childhood music education experience/pedagogy an asset.
• Conducting experience of two to five years, with at least one year conducting children.
• Experience teaching children and youth.
• An understanding of vocal pedagogy.
• Excellent theory and musicianship skills.
• Proficient piano skills (for rehearsing and basic accompaniment).
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Compensation: $50 to $60/hour, commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants please send a resume and cover letter to manager@calgaryboyschoir.com.

Files

• Job Description Young Singers Director June 2021 PDF