Music Director Search
Island Voices Chamber Choir is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Music Director
for the upcoming 2026-2027 choir season, starting in January, 2027.
Access the printable version of the job posting here.
Who We Are
Founded in 1997, Island Voices Chamber Choir is a mixed, approximately 30 voice auditioned choir. Choristers range widely in age and background and come from a number of different communities in the Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Quadra Island. We rehearse weekly and produce three sets of concerts typically in November and March of each choir year and a “reprise” concert in May, often in collaboration with another choir at an out-of-town location. We also participate in a yearly Christmas Caroling fundraising project and other community outreach events.
Island Voices have embraced “Excellent Music, Excellently Sung” as our motto and our goal. Choristers look forward to rehearsals and concerts as times of learning, musical and personal growth, camaraderie, and fun. Learn more about mission, choristers, and past repertoire. Listen to concerts and check out reviews.
Requirements
The successful candidate will:
– have the necessary skills, experience, and education to direct a high calibre choir,
– be an accomplished educator and communicator, skilled at working with a diverse group of singers,
– have excellent knowledge of vocal production and the ability to help individual singers improve technique,
– value excellence in music and, above all, be able to express the joy of music and learning, and
– be familiar with a broad range of choral styles, genres, and world traditions.
Duties
The Music Director will be expected to:
– choose repertoire,
– conduct auditions and choose choristers,
– conduct weekly rehearsals (currently Wednesday evenings) and extra rehearsals when necessary,
– conduct three sets of concerts yearly in Campbell River and the Comox Valley,
– work cooperatively with the IVCC board through the chair,
– work with a board committee to choose venues and musical guests,
– when necessary, choose soloists, special groups, and instrumentalists,
– participate in the planning and implementation of choral retreats,
– liaise with choir directors of other choirs and local performing arts council, and
– Work with children’s choirs in Campbell River and Comox Valley for an annual “songshare’ event.
Remuneration
Island Voices Music Director is a part time contract position. The Music Director salary will start between $10,000 and $13,000 per annum commensurate with training and experience and negotiated annually. Any portion of a year will be calculated based on the number of rehearsals and performances conducted.
Benefits of the Area
The Comox Valley and Strathcona region provide a beautiful backdrop to a vibrant, diverse group of communities. This area is the traditional territory of Hul’qumi’num, Homalco, ɬaʔamɩn gɩǰɛ (Tla’amin), Wei Wai Kum, We Wai Kai, K’ómoks, Liǧwiłdax̌w first peoples. To our hosts, as settler cultures, we owe our acknowledgement and thanks.
The performing arts cultural landscape includes many forms of artistic expression. From outdoor festivals and markets to churches to professional performance halls, the opportunities are rich, diverse, and abundant. The natural surroundings give nature lovers ample and accessible opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, paddling, and other pursuits from mountaintops to ocean waters.
How to apply
Please submit CV, cover letter, and three (3) references to president@islandvoiceschamberchoir.bc.ca no later than September 1, 2026.