ACHILL CHORAL SOCIETY, INC
REGISTERED CANADIAN CHARITY
#11877 7093 RR001
www.achill.ca
Artistic Director Opportunity
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 40th 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 season 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 April 30, 2026 with:
- Letter of interest
- Resumé, including experience
- 3 references
- Expected compensation
- Video link of conducting a rehearsal or concert.
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