Associate Conductor Program
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025/2026 SEASON!
Chorus Niagara's Associate Conductor program is a very important part of our choral family. Working closely with our Artistic Director, the Associate Conductor assists with a variety of activities as deemed appropriate based on current experience. Opportunities include conducting at rehearsals and major concerts in Partridge Hall, assisting with annual auditions, and participating in conversations about repertoire, soloists, clinicians, and other artistic decisions. In addition, there is also the opportunity for the Associate Conductor to assist with the Children's Choir if this is an area of interest.
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This position is an opportunity for an emerging conductor to gain experience leading an engaged and dedicated community of singers in both rehearsal and performance, gain insight into the logistics of leading a choral organization, and learn from Artistic Director, Kathleen Allan.
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Expectations
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Attend and sing all rehearsals and concerts (the choir meets weekly on Monday evenings in St. Catharines)
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Conduct the choir in rehearsals and performances as assigned
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Lead sectional rehearsals and warm-ups as needed
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Assist the Artistic Director in logistical tasks as requested, including seating charts
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Oversee Robert Cooper Choral Scholars program and participants
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Receive feedback and instruction from Artistic Director
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Offer collaborative insight with regards to artistic programming and the choir’s development
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Be a member of the choir’s Programming Committee and Youth Engagement Committee
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Occasionally meet with the choir Chair, Managing Director, and Artistic Director as requested
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Billy Sadler, Associate Conductor
2022/2023 & 2023/2024 seasons
L-R: Billy Sadler, past Associate Conductor; Elise Naccarato, past Associate Conductor; Robert Cooper, Conductor Emeritus
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will either:
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be pursuing a B. Mus (vocal specialty preferred) with an interest in choral conducting, OR;
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have completed a B.Mus and are pursuing advanced studies in conducting (Masters or like experience).
All candidates will also have a strong vocal ability and ample evidence of choral experience.
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​Application
To apply, please fill out the form linked below in its entirety. At the end of the form you will be asked to provide/upload the following supporting materials:
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Conducting footage (no more than 10 mins) as an unlisted YouTube link. Please note: a mix of rehearsal and performance footage is preferred;
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Statement of interest;
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Recent resumé including music training, conducting experience, and other ensemble music experience;
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List of 3 references who can speak to your musicianship and leadership ability.
An honourarium of $2,500 is provided for this opportunity.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.​
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Please note that all applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada. In keeping with our youth programs initiative, please also note that this program has an age cap of 30 years old.
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We are committed to equity in hiring and specifically encourage people from communities of colour, LGBTQ2S, Indigenous, disabled, and other equity-seeking communities to apply. We are committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Should you require accommodation during this application and recruitment process, please contact us by email at chorusniagara100@gmail.com.
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Past Associate Conductors
John Luke Addison
Elise Naccarato
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