Choral Canada is seeking a bilingual (EN/FR) Tour Manager for the 2024 National Youth Choir of Canada (NYCC). The Tour Manager will work closely with Choral Canada staff, the National Youth Choir Committee, the 2024 Guest Conductor, and the 2024 Podium Project Manager to carry out the organizational activities of the NYCC training/rehearsal period and tour, and to coordinate all logistical matters concerning NYCC 2024.
The training residency and tour will take place in Québec May 3-May 19, 2024. While much of the Manager’s work must be carried out well in advance, it is required that the Manager be onsite and travel with the choir throughout the rehearsal residency and tour.
START DATE: August 1, 2023
TERM: 11 month contract (part-time)
REMUNERATION: $8,000 honorarium
LOCATION: Remote and in-person
The training residency and tour will take place in Québec May 3-May 19, 2024. While much of the Manager’s work must be carried out well in advance, it is required that the Manager be onsite and travel with the choir throughout the rehearsal residency and tour.
START DATE: August 1, 2023
TERM: 11 month contract (part-time)
REMUNERATION: $8,000 honorarium
LOCATION: Remote and in-person
Applications are now closed.
See below for all role and application details.
PDF version of the program details and application requirements.
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PDF version of the program details and application requirements.
TXT version of the program details and application requirements.
To learn more about Choral Canada, click here to visit our website or become a member!
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF CANADA?
The National Youth Choir of Canada (NYCC) is a project of Choral Canada, and is one of Canada’s finest youth choirs. It is a one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity for some of Canada’s best emerging choral singers. Truly national in scope, the prestigious choir is made up of singers between the ages of 19 and 26 who are auditioned from across the country every two years.
Initiated in 1984, the National Youth Choir has won critical acclaim across Canada since its inception. Conductors for the National Youth Choir have included many of Canada’s preeminent choral conductors. The National Youth Choir has performed at every PODIUM - the biennial national choral conference and festival - since 1984, and was also featured at the World Symposium on Choral Music in Vancouver in 1993 and Festival 500 in 1999.
The National Youth Choir traditionally meets in the same region of the country where PODIUM is held. After an intensive week-long rehearsal, the choir embarks on a regional tour. Performances take place in prominent concert venues in major urban centres, and in local community halls and churches in remote and rural areas, reaching a diverse number of Canadians and bringing high calibre choral music to communities that may not otherwise have access to such an experience. While on tour, the Choir engages with local communities in concerts and education and outreach events, including workshops with local elementary, high school and community choirs. In so doing, the National Youth Choir promotes not only the utmost excellence in the choral art, but also perpetuates Canadian values of community outreach and volunteerism. Furthermore, the National Youth Choir experience forms a lasting bond among participants, creating a national network among the future leaders of Canada’s choral communities.
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Choral Canada is the National Arts Service Organization for the choral and group singing arts sector and community in Canada. We are a member based organization that provides professional development, advocacy, resources, and opportunities to build connections from coast to coast to coast. Our members include conductors/leaders, educators, composers/songwriters, students, managers/administrators, choral industry leaders, professional/national choirs, and more. In 2016-17, Choral Canada produced with Hills Strategies Inc. the first ever national choral census which found that 3.5 million Canadians sing in a choir/singing group. Choral Canada not only serves its membership, but also strives to serve the entire choral and group singing arts sector across the country. Choral Canada recently adopted a new five-year strategic plan called “Pathways to Tomorrow: Resilience, Relevance and Growth in the Choral and Group Singing Arts Sector in Canada”. We are on a transformational journey over the next five years and look forward to building new relationships, offering relevant programming, and advocating for group singing across the country
Initiated in 1984, the National Youth Choir has won critical acclaim across Canada since its inception. Conductors for the National Youth Choir have included many of Canada’s preeminent choral conductors. The National Youth Choir has performed at every PODIUM - the biennial national choral conference and festival - since 1984, and was also featured at the World Symposium on Choral Music in Vancouver in 1993 and Festival 500 in 1999.
The National Youth Choir traditionally meets in the same region of the country where PODIUM is held. After an intensive week-long rehearsal, the choir embarks on a regional tour. Performances take place in prominent concert venues in major urban centres, and in local community halls and churches in remote and rural areas, reaching a diverse number of Canadians and bringing high calibre choral music to communities that may not otherwise have access to such an experience. While on tour, the Choir engages with local communities in concerts and education and outreach events, including workshops with local elementary, high school and community choirs. In so doing, the National Youth Choir promotes not only the utmost excellence in the choral art, but also perpetuates Canadian values of community outreach and volunteerism. Furthermore, the National Youth Choir experience forms a lasting bond among participants, creating a national network among the future leaders of Canada’s choral communities.
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Choral Canada is the National Arts Service Organization for the choral and group singing arts sector and community in Canada. We are a member based organization that provides professional development, advocacy, resources, and opportunities to build connections from coast to coast to coast. Our members include conductors/leaders, educators, composers/songwriters, students, managers/administrators, choral industry leaders, professional/national choirs, and more. In 2016-17, Choral Canada produced with Hills Strategies Inc. the first ever national choral census which found that 3.5 million Canadians sing in a choir/singing group. Choral Canada not only serves its membership, but also strives to serve the entire choral and group singing arts sector across the country. Choral Canada recently adopted a new five-year strategic plan called “Pathways to Tomorrow: Resilience, Relevance and Growth in the Choral and Group Singing Arts Sector in Canada”. We are on a transformational journey over the next five years and look forward to building new relationships, offering relevant programming, and advocating for group singing across the country
ABOUT THE TOUR MANAGER ROLE
Duties of the Manager shall include, but not be limited to the following:
The successful applicant will:
LANGUAGE
NYCC rehearsals and internal communications will be conducted in English; however, as a national program and with the 2024 program taking place in Québec, the Tour Manager’s fluency in French will be a significant asset. The Tour Manager will be expected to undertake the planning and execution of the NYCC Program in both French and English as needed.
- Coordinate all aspects of the NYCC rehearsal residency and tour, including:
- Accommodations and billeting arrangements;
- Meals and per diem distribution;
- Rehearsal and performance scheduling;
- Concert venues and presenters;
- Transportation for all participants to, from and during the program;
- Workshop and community engagement opportunities;
- Virtual meetings and workshops for singers and artistic staff;
- Onsite volunteer management;
- Advertising and concert promotion;
- Recreational activities and other opportunities particular to the region and/or this NYCC session.
- Work closely with Choral Canada representatives to ensure that revenues and expenses remain within the pre-approved project budget.
- Work closely with the artistic personnel to ensure the timely coordination of repertoire distribution, communication with singers, selection of rehearsal and performance venues, and other musical and artistic details.
- Maintain close contact with Choral Canada and attend virtual meetings of the NYCC Committee as required; provide regular verbal and/or written reports for the NYCC Committee.
- Assist Choral Canada representatives and the NYCC Committee with fundraising, sponsorships, securing in-kind support as well as selling advertising opportunities to local businesses.
- Communicate rehearsal and tour details in a timely manner with the NYCC singers and act as the liaison between choir members, Choral Canada, community hosts, and artistic personnel.
- Work closely with Choral Canada staff to submit any final reports for funders and SOCAN/Entandem (if applicable)
- Prepare a final report including assessment of the program and the Tour Manager’s role, summary of evaluation feedback from participants and recommendations for future NYCC programs.
The successful applicant will:
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
- Have strong arts administrative skills and experience, particularly in the organizational aspects of managing such activities as the NYCC rehearsal residency and tour;
- Possess exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Reside in the tour region and have connections to the local music community;
- Demonstrate ability to assist with fundraising, securing in-kind donations and advertising sales;
- Have experience working within and adhering to project budgets;
- Be familiar with choirs/group singing;
- Be able to work efficiently remotely, with the majority of planning and communication taking place via email and Zoom.
LANGUAGE
NYCC rehearsals and internal communications will be conducted in English; however, as a national program and with the 2024 program taking place in Québec, the Tour Manager’s fluency in French will be a significant asset. The Tour Manager will be expected to undertake the planning and execution of the NYCC Program in both French and English as needed.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicants should forward a letter of interest and resume to Choral Canada at [email protected].
Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2023
Choral Canada is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in all its work, and to being fair and equitable in practice. It strives to build diversity and inclusivity into its teams, committees, programs, and services, thereby fostering an organizational environment in which all people wishing to participate may flourish.
If applying online is a barrier, please contact Choral Canada for alternative arrangements (written/oral applications) at 647-606-2467 or [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding your application contact us at: [email protected]
Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2023
Choral Canada is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in all its work, and to being fair and equitable in practice. It strives to build diversity and inclusivity into its teams, committees, programs, and services, thereby fostering an organizational environment in which all people wishing to participate may flourish.
If applying online is a barrier, please contact Choral Canada for alternative arrangements (written/oral applications) at 647-606-2467 or [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding your application contact us at: [email protected]
SELECTION
Choral Canada will establish a Selection Committee that includes senior Choral Canada Staff as well as a member of the NYCC Committee. The Selection Committee will review all applications and will select individuals for interview. Selection will be based upon the individual’s application and the qualifications outlined above. All individuals who apply will be contacted directly regarding the outcome of the process.