Conductor Job Opportunity - King Street Brass

Canadian Band Association (Ontario Chapter); Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional music association based in Ontario seeks a new Music Director for King Street Brass, starting September 2024. Responsibilities include conducting rehearsals and performances, music selection, and collaborating with the board. Candidates should have experience with brass bands and strong interpersonal skills. Interested applicants should submit their information to the Band President by June 30, 2024.

Qualifications

• Experience of conducting and playing in a brass band is essential.
• Ability to select appropriate music for performances.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with the band members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the band at weekly rehearsals, concerts, and performances.
• Assist in music selection and management of the band.
• Work with the board to develop the band's abilities.

Skills

Conducting experience

Playing in a brass band

Music selection

Interpersonal skills

Job description

CANADIAN BAND ASSOCIATION
ONTARIO CHAPTER

Conductor Job Opportunity - King Street Brass

Due to the retirement of our current Music Director, KING STREET BRASS, an English format brass band of 30+ members based in Breslau, Kitchener are wishing to appoint a new Music Director from September 2024.

Rehearsals are held Thursday 7.30pm – 9.15pm with a reasonable number of performances throughout the year including participation in Kiwanis Festivals.

The Music Director will be responsible for conducting the band at weekly rehearsals, concerts and performances, music selection and assisting the board in the management of the group.

Experience of conducting and playing in a brass band are essential in addition to the selection of appropriate music, good interpersonal skills, and working with a board of band members to develop the bands abilities and reputation.

Expressions of interest with supporting information to be submitted in confidence to Jim Barby (Band President) [e-mail] no later than 30 th June 2024.

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