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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Director of Chapel Music
Posted on September 13, 2024 by Employer details University of King?s College
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Employment Opportunity: Director of Chapel Music (full-time, permanent, subject to a probationary period)Established in 1789, the University of King's College is Canada's oldest chartered university and is associated with Dalhousie University. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King's is known nationally and internationally for its highly acclaimed interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its renowned Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts programs in creative writing. King's is a community where students, faculty, alumni, and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity, and compassion to the world.The University of King's College is looking for a Director of Chapel Music to sustain and develop a rich tradition of choral singing. This tradition includes several choirs on campus, including especially the Chapel Choir, which sings two services each week in term to a very high standard in the tradition of Oxbridge colleges, and the King's Chorus, a community choir for singers of widely different skill levels from across the University and beyond. The position demands not only exceptional musical and teaching skills, but also imagination and readiness to seek out and respond to opportunities to support the University's educational mission and outreach to the wider community. The Director of Chapel Music reports to the Chaplain.Specific Duties/Accountabilities:Direct the Chapel Choir, providing choral music for Choral Evensong each Wednesday in term and Solemn eucharist each Thursday in term.Recruit students for the Choir.Direct The King's Chorus, a student-run choral society (and assist with budgeting, fundraising, concert logistics, singer recruitment, and all other aspects of administering a choral society).Conduct weekly rehearsals for both the Choir and the Chorus.Develop programming, including during the summer months, geared toward Community Outreach and Collaboration with Halifax-area Choirs, other music initiatives and learning opportunities.Provide music for the University Matriculation Service, the College Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols, Holy Week worship (including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the great vigil of Easter), and Encaenia.Coordinate organ and choral music for Sunday mornings in term, and choral leadership of the weekday sung Compline service in term.Oversee the regular maintenance of the organ and supervise the work of the Organ Scholar(s).Acquire and catalogue sheet music.Establish the music program budget, in consultation with the Chaplain.Manage the music program budget, in consultation with the Chaplain.The above accountabilities are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described.Education, Experience and Key Attributes:The successful candidate will have:Extensive experience in Choir direction in an ecclesiastical and/or university setting.Organ proficiency.Experience and deep appreciation of the choral tradition associated with Oxbridge college chapels.Recognized qualifications in music performance, or in sacred music leadership.A record of successful participation in the choral music scene in the city of residence.Demonstrated leadership skills working with young people.Experience managing program budgets (incl. financial statements, cheque requisitions, etc.).Graduate study in music an asset.Key Skills and Aptitudes: A strong sense of community spirit.Excellent interpersonal skills (including patience, clarity of purpose, and effective communication).A commitment to the College's equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.Ability to inspire and motivate young people (challenging and supportive).A commitment to outreach and collaboration.Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.Salary will be commensurate with level of educ- LocationHalifax, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$73,921YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #MB2409131917
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