Choir Conductor

Job Title:

Choir Conductor

Organization:

Coastal Sound Music Academy

Deadline:

Jul. 7, 2026

Organization Description:

Coastal Sound Music is a non-profit that serves the Tri-Cities and Lower Mainland with 8 choirs where children, youth, and adults can grow personally, express their artistry, and build meaningful connections through the joy of singing.

Website:

https://www.coastalsoundmusic.com/

Job Description:

Coastal Sound Music is hiring a conductor for Sources! This group is made up of singers in Kindergarten and Grade 1, and is non-auditioned. The group rehearses once a week for 45 minutes, and performs in shows alongside the rest of Coastal Sound Music’s choirs 3 times a year. The conductor of Sources will work collaboratively with the rest of the artistic team, most often with the conductors of the Kids and Junior Choirs. The main role of this position is to instill a love of singing in the kids you work with!

Regular rehearsals - Tuesdays from 5:00 to 5:45 PM from September to June, with breaks in December and March (2-3 weeks)
Concerts - December 6, March 6, June 6
Venues - Rehearsals are held at Blakeburn Elementary in Port Coquitlam, Concerts in December and June are held at Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. March concert in Burnaby.

Responsibilities:

● Plan and lead weekly rehearsals where the conductor will introduce and develop the foundations of vocal technique and music reading skills, build community, and prepare the ensemble for performances
● Select appropriate repertoire for the level of the ensemble to best develop the singers as choral musicians
● Perform in concerts alongside the rest of the organization, assisting in the success of the plans for these events
● Email the ensemble weekly bulletins to keep their families up to date on relevant information and their progress
● Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Operations Manager on the success of this ensemble
● Contribute to recruiting singers to the ensemble, and the wider organization
● Represent Coastal Sound at public performances
● Possible additional community performances

Qualifications:

● A Bachelor of Music degree or higher
● Experience educating singers
● Experience working with the age group (primary grades)
● Strong knowledge of age-relevant vocal technique and pedagogy
● Strong knowledge of age-relevant choral repertoire
● Background in Kodály, Orff, or SongWorks a strong asset
● Clear conducting skills
● Strong communication skills
● Criminal background check

How to Apply:

Please email will@coastalsoundmusic.com with a current resume and cover letter for this position. The application deadline is 11:59 PM, July 7, 2026. We will follow up with candidates that have been shortlisted to arrange next steps. The contract is for a September start, and is considered for renewal on an annual basis.

Remuneration:

$90 per hour - 1 hour pay for regular weekly rehearsals (September to June) plus $80 per month (September to June) - for administration and communication with the choir. Additional hours for concerts 3 times a year, potential for other events/opportunities upon approval, charged at the $90 per hour rate, to a maximum of $450 for a daily rate.