Artistic Director – Peterborough Singers

Choirs Ontario; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community choir in Peterborough is seeking an Artistic Director to lead its rehearsals and performances, with an emphasis on community engagement and musical excellence. The role requires a commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week, primarily during the concert season. Applicants should have a passion for choral music and experience in conducting. The position offers compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting and community engagement.
• Training in music or choral direction is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all rehearsals and performances.
• Plan repertoire and engage guest artists.
• Audit and mentor choir members.
• Collaborate with board and volunteers.

Skills

Passion for choral music

Vocal pedagogy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Artistic Director Opportunity – Peterborough Singers

The Peterborough Singers is seeking an Artistic Director to begin in the 2026–2027 season (onboarding and season planning duties in late winter and early spring 2026). Founded in 1993, we are a 110-voice auditioned community choir known for our dynamic performances, diverse repertoire, and commitment to excellence. Our season includes four concerts, including Handel’s Messiah, diverse Christmas and pops concerts, and major choral works such as Mozart’s Requiem and Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. Rehearsals are held weekly on Wednesday evenings, beginning late summer and culminating with our choral masterwork concert in early May. We are an inclusive ensemble dedicated to enriching lives through choral music and community engagement. We welcome your application if you are excited about this role and our mission.

We’re looking for a leader who

• Has a passion for choral music and community building.
• Has appropriate training and experience (see job description)
• Demonstrates strong vocal pedagogy and rehearsal leadership.
• Brings excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Is eager to collaborate on programming, outreach, and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Conducting all rehearsals and performances.
• Planning repertoire and engaging guest artists.
• Auditioning and mentoring choir members.
• Collaborating with the Board, staff, and volunteers on strategic and operational initiatives.
• Representing the choir in the community and media.

Terms

The position requires, on average, 10 to 20 hours a week. A substantial amount of time must be spent in Peterborough, with the majority of the work occurring from late August to early June.

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications.

To Apply

1. Email [e-mail] with:
2. A cover letter outlining your experience and vision.
3. A resume or CV.
4. Contact info for three professional references.
5. (Optional) Links to 4–6 minutes of video showing you conducting.

Application deadline: September 30, 2025. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and will accommodate needs throughout the process. The complete job description is available at