Job Description
CANADIAN BAND ASSOCIATION ONTARIO CHAPTERConductor / Artistic Director Position - Guelph Concert Band The Guelph Concert Band (GCB) is seeking the services of a conductor for duties commencing in the 2022-2023 season. The Guelph Concert Band began in 1878 and has a rich history in the City of Guelph. It draws players of all ages and from different backgrounds. As a non-auditioned band, the range of abilities among players varies. What unifies members is their love of music, and their desire to learn, grow and work together. The successful candidate will: demonstrate a strong ability to motivate, inspire and instruct possess an excellent knowledge of concert band music and an understanding of the operation and capabilities of band instruments the desire and capacity to work collegially with the board and its committees in concert planning and in the ongoing objective of advancing the calibre of the band be well organized, punctual, and efficient in the management of rehearsal timehave experience working with musicians of various ages and abilitiesbe willing to accept feedback and work with band members to foster a harmonious relationship Rehearsals take place Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Guelph Youth Music Centre (75 Cardigan St., Guelph, ON, N1H 3Z7). We are the provincial chapter of the Canadian Band Association dedicated to providing amateur or professional instrumental ensembles, musicians, conductors, and composers with lifelong learning opportunities, workshops, and clinicsBecome a memberJoin with other advocates who share similar passions in wind band music, and instrumental music making.