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Choir/Music Director’s Position – Ottawa area

Music Director for MadriGals Choir
The MadriGals is a non-auditioned, 25-plus member SSA choir. It is composed of female singers (mostly retired) of differing sight-reading abilities and experience as choral singers. They bring seasonal programs to area seniors’ residences. Season: late Sept.– mid-Dec. & mid-Jan. – early May. Rehearsals: Wed. 9:30-11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, Ottawa. Repertoire: lyrical songs,eg Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, ABBA & Beatles songs, Ave Verum, One Voice.
The Director is a key component of the choir, bringing inspiration to members, creating a positive learning environment with a conducting style that will be understood by less experienced and appreciated by more experienced singers. The ideal Director will have or could learn technical skills to conduct occasional rehearsals online.

A modest honorarium of $50 per session is provided for this volunteer position.
For information, contact Leila Metcalf at [email protected]

Contact Information

Phone Number

(613) 794-7314