Choir Section Leaders — Soprano, Alto & Tenor
Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church | Vancouver, BC
Overview
Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church (KPC), located on the west side of Vancouver, is seeking three Choir Section Leaders — Soprano, Alto, and Tenor — to support and strengthen our church choir and music ministry. This is an exciting opportunity for flexible, creative, and accomplished singers with choral experience who enjoy making music collaboratively and encouraging others.
KPC is an intergenerational and intercultural Christian community that seeks to love God and our neighbours. Music is an important part of our worship and congregational life. Our choir is a welcoming group of volunteer singers who enjoy learning and offering a broad range of sacred choral music. Under the leadership of our Music Director, the choir contributes regularly to Sunday worship, special services and events throughout the church year. Our music ministry seeks both musical excellence and an atmosphere in which singers of varying levels of experience can participate, learn, and grow together.
Position Summary
Section Leaders provide strong vocal and musical leadership within the choir. They support singers in their respective sections and contribute confidently to rehearsals, worship services, and special performances. They also work collaboratively with the Music Director to encourage musical excellence and a positive, welcoming choir environment.
Key Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A Bachelor of Music degree with a voice major, or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience singing sacred and choral music.
- Strong sight-reading and musicianship skills.
- A confident and well-developed singing voice appropriate to their section.
- The ability to support and encourage volunteer choir members.
- The ability to work collaboratively under the direction of the Music Director.
- Reliability and availability for the scheduled rehearsals, services, and performances.
- Christian Faith (preferably)
Duties and Schedule
The engagement includes 19 scheduled events beginning October 10, 2026, including:
- Choir rehearsals: Saturdays, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
- Sunday worship services: Sundays, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
- Christmas Concert: Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Section Leaders are expected to arrive prepared, participate fully in rehearsals and performances, provide confident vocal leadership within their sections, and assist the Music Director in supporting the choir as needed.
Compensation
An honorarium will be provided, with the amount based on experience and qualifications. At present, this is expected to be $75 per scheduled choir-related session. Based on the anticipated 19 rehearsals, worship services, and special events, the total honorarium is expected to be approximately $1,425 per Section Leader for the engagement. Final compensation and terms will be confirmed at the time of appointment.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Canadian citizens; permanent residents of Canada; or holders of a valid Canadian work permit.
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to submit a résumé, audio samples and covering letter by email to [email protected].
Please indicate in your application the section for which you are applying: Soprano, Alto, or Tenor.
Application deadline: September 14, 2026
Selection Process
Short-listed applicants will be invited to an in-person audition and interview at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church on September 19 or 22. Candidates will be asked to sing prepared selections and complete a brief sight-reading exercise. The interview will provide an opportunity to discuss musical experience and to assess each candidate’s ability to work collaboratively and positively with the Music Director, fellow Section Leaders, and volunteer choir members.
Pay: From $75.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
