Jobs

Music director required:
John Black Memorial United Church
898 Henderson Hwy.

Choir director to start September 2010.

For details, go to "Employment Opportunities" at www.johnblackunited.com

We are

• a welcoming, enlivening church community
• eager to grow our diverse musical gifts as well as honour more traditional
• expressions of faith-music
• open to a wide breadth of spiritual music

We need

• A collaborative, creatively engaged music director
• To be moved beyond our boundaries

Are you

• Gifted as a music director?
• Grounded in the music of faith, justice and hope?
• Creative and adaptable?

To request a full job description, please e-mail

Deadline to receive applications is June 11. Send by e-mail or to:

Music Director Search Committee - Attn: Alda Wingfield

Prairie Voices Inc. Artistic Director Applications

Position

Prairie Voices Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Artistic Director. The search committee will begin interviewing applicants in Winnipeg, Manitoba after May 14, 2010. Applicants should indicate all of their areas of expertise and competencies in their application.

Prairie Voices is an award-winning company of youthful vibrant singers (18-25), dedicated to the performance of innovative contemporary choral music from all over the world, bringing their unique touch to a diverse repertoire, from African Spirituals to Broadway Hits. Placing an emphasis on Canadian and Manitoban composers, the choir uses energy, expressiveness and movement to connect avant-garde composition with a popular audience. Prairie Voices is known for their passionate style of performance, which combines exceptional vocals with engaging presentation to provide the ultimate choral experience. Visit our website at  www.prairievoices.ca

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan and conducting rehearsals (currently 1-2 per week), sectionals, dress rehearsals and performances;
• Recruit and retain choristers;
• Develop choristers’ musical skills;
• Choose repertoire for the choir that reflects its calibre and commitment to innovative contemporary choral music, with an emphasis on Canadian and Manitoban composers;
• Choose choreography that enhances the quality of the performance without detriment to the musicality of the performance;
• Plan the year’s itinerary of concerts (three major concerts annually), workshops, special projects and rehearsals and provide this itinerary to choristers prior to opening weekend;
• Plan and direct the chorus retreat (one per concert season);
• Pursue an active development in professional activities;
• Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings;
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors, Assistant Director, Accompanist, Section Leaders, and other chorus personnel, and committees;
• Communicate with and respond to the above groups, including choir members, in a timely fashion;
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors. 
 

Honorarium

Payment of an honorarium (assigned according to qualifications), expenses incurred while performing the functions of Artistic Director and preauthorized professional development opportunities are negotiable.

Required Qualifications

A background in choral music with evidence of teaching effectiveness at the collegiate level, or evidence of extensive background conducting choral ensembles at the collegiate or professional level. Special consideration given to applicants with advanced degrees in choral conducting

Application

Applicants should submit a cover letter stating their choral directing experience, resume and 2 letters of recommendation. Applications deadline is Friday, May 14, 2010.

Inquiries and applications:

Please send to:

Director Search Committee

Prairie Voices Inc.,

P.O. Box 26052, 676 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0M0

Or via email

 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Susan Cowtan at (204) 255-1944

or

Korey Peters at (204) 823-2953

St Andrew’s River Heights United Church (Oak and Kingsway) is pleased to offer four bursaries to capable young singers, keyboard players and/or conductors, for the period October 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010

St Andrew’s Senior Choir has a long tradition of fine music making. The choir still musters between 30 and 45 singers each week, has within its membership several accomplished and experienced singers, and offers a wide variety of choral music.

Duties will include: singing in the Senior Choir (and/or serving as an assistant to the organist or conductor) each Sunday and for special services (e.g. Christmas Eve, Good Friday), special events, and Thursday rehearsals.

(Special permission to be absent may be granted with prior consultation with the Musical Director – this may include other required musical commitments).

Each musician will be paid $100 a month through the above period to be applied to studies and/or the purchase of materials which relate directly to their musical activities.

To obtain an application form, click here.
To obtain further information, contact:
Music Director, Derek Morphy, e-mail or Ph: 488-9355
Church Office: e-mail or Ph: 488-1130 (office hours)