Choir Description:
Les Muses Chorale, McGill’s only soprano/alto choir, was initially established in 2001 as Simply Sweetly. We are composed of between 30 and 40 voices and boast a wide-ranging repertoire that speaks directly to our audience. Now entering our 25th season, we are delighted to dive into a new repertoire of pieces. In the two decades since its founding, Les Muses has provided a space for young singers to come together, express their love of music, and share it with the rest of the community. We’ve also participated in the Montreal Bach Festival’s Night of Choirs, vigils for the École Polytechnique, and most recently performed at the 2025 National Women's Show at Palais de Congrès.
For more information: You can find us on Instagram or Youtube at lesmuseschorale
Choir values and spirit:
Our choir values inclusivity, community, and enjoyment through dedication to choral excellence. Our concerts aim to expose the McGill and Montreal community to the beauty and power of classical and contemporary choral music alike.
is one of our key values. The music conductor must listen and take into consideration the voices of the executive team, who represent the choir. As our choir is still a student club under the Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU), the music conductor must understand that many of our singers are students foremost. We can organize good music while maintaining choir morale and positive communication between the music director and executive members.
Responsibilities:
The choir is managed by an executive team (composed of choristers) who is in charge of administrative tasks (e.g. finances, room and hall bookings, etc.), and we organize and hold our own sectionals. The artistic director’s responsibility is therefore mainly musical in nature:
- Holding auditions for prospective choristers (and for soloists as required)
- Distributing choristers amongst different voice parts
- Planning and programming performance repertoire
- Suggesting/finding accompanists as required
- Conducting rehearsals and concerts
- Finding and conducting special projects
- Collaborating with the executive team
Selection criteria:
- Strong English proficiency and a good understanding of French
- Diploma in music or choral conducting, or equivalent experience
- Very good knowledge of women’s choral repertoire
- Leadership
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly
- Ability to effectively impact the sound using gestures
- Encouraging and positive attitude
- Strong sense of organization
- Knowledge of diction in many languages is an asset
Time commitment:
- Starting January 2027
- Activities limited to university semesters: Fall (September-December) and Winter (January-April) are our two seasons
- One 3-hour rehearsal per week (on either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday 6:30-9:30pm TBD)
- 3-4 performances per year (including 2 concerts organized by the choir in Late Nov/Early Dec and Late March/Early April)
- Minimum commitment of 3 years
Salary:
- Competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience
- Fixed monthly payment for 8 months (September-April)
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: $60.00-$70.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
