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Theatre & Music Educator/Director — Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts
Join a team of dedicated theatre professionals who are passionate about creating great stories on stage, training the artists of tomorrow, and enriching people’s lives.
Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts (RTSA) is looking for a highly skilled individual who possesses strong music leadership skills, is a team player, and has a vision to serve the organization in the area of music education and direction as it pertains to professional theatre training while contributing to the attainment of Rosebud’s mission and mandate.
The ideal candidate is an authentic and innovative person with a background working with both students and professionals, leading and teaching ensemble singing, singing instruction, and music direction. They have an interest in working in the faith-based not-for-profit world, and care about the performing arts and arts education, especially in rural Alberta.
They are community-minded, and able to inspire students and their colleagues to bring their best self to their work. They understand Rosebud’s unique brand and mission and can contribute to embodying that vision forward.
The position will include attending instructor meetings, education team meetings, and production meetings as required, as well as some committee work. This position is salaried and comes with a benefit package.
NOTE: Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts currently has a wide range of educational and artistic needs, and we are interested in the diverse offerings applicants may bring to the organization. If your skillset is a little different than this job description, please do not hesitate to articulate what your offerings are. You might be the perfect fit!
Theatre Artist/Educator — Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts
Join a team of dedicated theatre professionals who are passionate about creating great stories on stage, training the artists of tomorrow, and enriching people’s lives.
Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts (RTSA) is looking for a highly skilled individual who possesses strong theatre skills, is a team player, and has a vision to serve the organization in the area of post-secondary theatre training while contributing to the attainment of Rosebud’s mission and mandate.
The ideal candidate is an authentic and innovative person with a background working with both students and professionals. They are a theatre professional who is also a teacher (ideally with an MFA), who can specialize in one or more of the following areas: movement for the actor, voice & text, theatre history, singing, technical theatre, theatre design, or choreography & dance. They have an interest in working in the faith-based not-for-profit world, and care about the performing arts and arts education, especially in rural Alberta.
They are community-minded, and able to inspire students and their colleagues to bring their best self to their work. They understand Rosebud’s unique brand and mission and can contribute to embodying that vision forward.
The position will include attending instructor meetings, education team meetings, and production meetings as required, as well as some committee work. This position is salaried and comes with a benefit package.
NOTE: Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts currently has a wide range of educational and artistic needs, and we are interested in the diverse offerings applicants may bring to the organization. If your skillset is a little different than this job description, please do not hesitate to articulate what your offerings are. You might be the perfect fit!
Are you an experienced choral director looking for a new opportunity? Calgary’s The Festival Chorus is hiring an Artistic Director to commence Summer 2025.
We are an auditioned mixed voice choir, based in Calgary (thefestivalchorus.com). The artistic vision of The Festival Chorus is to provide as wide a variety of classical choral repertoire through a balanced performing season, in order to enhance our Calgary audience's appreciation of choral artistry. The performance of live choral music is as essential a strand in the artistic fabric of a community as great literature, stirring theatre, or compelling visual arts expression. The Festival Chorus seeks to honour this commitment as one of Calgary's established and continuous performing groups, with an historic 65+ years presence. Our performances currently include a much-loved holiday concert in December, a concert in early spring where we explore a variety of music, and a concert in late spring where we present a major choral work or works.
Major responsibilities include:
Providing artistic direction to the Chorus including deciding on appropriate musical pieces for the Chorus to perform based on the venue and occasion, chorister ability and growth.
Determining vocal requirements of the Chorus and establishing screening criteria for membership
Building up the Chorus and enhancing membership through outreach and recruitment efforts
Setting and conducting weekly Chorus rehearsals September through April/May. Rehearsals are currently held Tuesday evenings at the Jack Singer Rehearsal Hall, Arts Commons
Planning and organizing extra vocal workshops as needed including selecting and arranging for clinicians
Attending Board meetings September through May as an Ex officio Member; planning, budgeting, and recommending an annual performance plan to the Board. Some availability for board meetings June and August is required
Working with elected and appointed officers; and communications/website contractors in organizing and promoting performances
Selecting and arranging for accompaniment, including orchestral accompaniment for performances; selecting and arranging soloists to perform with the Chorus as required
Sourcing musical scores required to enable planned programs
Researching and writing artistic descriptive messages for concert advertising and programs, mail outs, Chorus communication, concert programs and grant applications
Representing and promoting the Chorus within the local arts and choral community as well as in social and traditional media
Qualifications include a degree in music with expertise in choral training and orchestral conducting; at least five years’ related experience; membership in the Calgary Musicians Association – Local 547, A.F. of M or willingness to join; and superior communication skills. Established connections in the Calgary choral community an asset.
Apply with resume, cover letter, and a sample program which you have designed to [email protected] and/or [email protected]. Deadline is April 21th, 2025.