Job Posting: UBC Music – Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting
The University of British Columbia School of Music invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in choral conducting. The anticipated start date of employment is as early as July 1, 2022.
We seek a versatile conductor who has demonstrated potential for distinguished artistic achievement and teaching, with lived and professional experience that will help to diversify the activities of the School of Music. Applicants should have experience with the programming of innovative repertoire, including works by marginalized groups and living composers, and should demonstrate the ability to empower, advocate for, and value a broad range of students of diverse identities and experiences, as shown through pedagogy, mentoring, and related activities.
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Application deadline: March 31, 2022
Calling all Canadian singers—we want you to join the MCA Virtual Choir! Manitoba Choral Association invites singers ages 10 and up from across the country to come together virtually for a fun and unique experience. This year Dr. Jamie Hillman (University of Toronto) will conduct the piece Wide Open Spaces by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel. All voices are welcome; no previous virtual choir experience necessary.
Hamilton Children’s Choir (HCC) is known as one of the world’s leading children’s choral programs. Going far beyond technical excellence, the choir consistently dazzles audiences with flexible and focused choral tone, masterful interpretations of challenging repertoire, and a captivating, authentic stage presence. HCC seeks applicants for the position of Artistic Director (AD). The Artistic Director (AD) provides overall artistic leadership and direction for the Hamilton Children’s Choir, including developing the artistic vision for the choir, training programs, performances and programming, and educational and community outreach. The AD collaborates and partners with the Executive Director (ED) to provide leadership to all staff in accordance with the vision, mission and goals of the HCC and to ensure that all organizational goals are met. In addition, the AD is involved in fundraising campaigns, community relations, and Board of Directors and Board Committee liaison.
Formed in 1963 as the St. Catharines Symphony Chorus, Chorus Niagara has grown from a modest 24 members to 100 choristers (prepandemic). As one of Canada’s premier auditioned symphonic choirs, Chorus Niagara draws its membership from throughout the Niagara peninsula and from as far away as Hamilton and Buffalo NY. Chorus Niagara seeks applicants for the position of Managing Director (MD). The primary responsibility of the MD is to manage the operations and financial resources of the organization so as to achieve Chorus Niagara’s vision and mission. The MD reports to the Board and is responsible for supporting the artistic vision of the Artistic Director and implementing policies set by the board.
The Nova Scotia Choral Federation is located within Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship”. We acknowledge and honour the Mi’kmaq people who have cared for and continue to care for this land. The Nova Scotia Choral Federation is continuing to learn and evolve, to walk together with Mi’kmaq peoples in the preservation and celebration of cultural traditions.