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 new and yearly auditions as well as placements for  current choristers; has conducting opportunities at rehearsals and during major concerts in Partridge Hall; recommends repertoire and soloists to the Programming Committee; and assists in determining workshop topics and clinicians.

 

This position is an opportunity for an emerging conductor to gain experience leading an engaged and dedicated community singers in both rehearsal and performance, gain insight into the logistics of leading a choral organization, and to learn from one of Canada’s foremost choral musicians, Robert Cooper.

 

Expectations

Attend and sing all rehearsals and concerts during their time of employment (the choir meets weekly on Monday evenings in St. Catharines)

 

Conduct the choir in rehearsals and performances as assigned

 

Lead sectional rehearsals and warm-ups as needed

 

Assist the Artistic Director in logistical tasks such as required

 

Oversee Robert Cooper Choral Scholars program and participants

 

Receive feedback and instruction from Artistic Director

 

Offer collaborative insight with regards to artistic programming and the choir’s development

 

Be a member of the choir’s Programming Committee and Youth Engagement Committee (only meet a few times a season)

 

Occasionally meet with choir Chair, Managing Director, and Artistic Director as requested