The Achill Choral Society is searching for an artistic director for the 2026-2027 season. We are a 65 member mixed-voice, auditioned community choir rehearsing in Orangeville, whose members and audiences come from Orangeville and the surrounding areas such as Tottenham, Shelburne, Alliston, Caledon and more. Our audiences look forward to our joyful, entertaining and varied repertoire featuring guest musicians. Our collaborative pianist works with the artistic director, often leading sectionals. We perform classic works such as Messiah, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, Broadway tunes, Maritime songs and those by contemporary composers such as Hagenberg, Gjeilo, Quartel and Sirrett. Having recently celebrated our 40^th anniversary, we wish to continue our strong ties to the local and music community.  

The choir has a hands-on board, comprised of choir members who take responsibility for choir business. The successful candidate will challenge our learning and help us continue these relationships leading us into the future.

 

We are looking for a director who:

*has training and experience with choral music (Bachelor of Music or Master’s Degree preferred)

*has piano proficiency

*has strong vocal and teaching skills, with some emphasis on interpretation and careful tuning.

*engages, inspires, and challenges singers in a collaborative and respectful way

*engages guest artists with board approval

 

Responsibilities include

*conducting weekly rehearsals and seasonal concerts

*planning repertoire and engaging guest musicians

*auditioning members

*engaging and collaborating with board members including attending monthly board meetings

 

Compensation commensurate with qualifications.

 

To apply

Reply to info@achill.ca by Apr. 30 with

Letter of interest, Resumé, including experience, 3 references, expected compensation and a video link of conducting a rehearsal or concert