Join the CCC on tour for an unforgettable choral conducting experience!
The Canadian Chamber Choir’s Guest Conductor Program offers emerging or established Canadian choral conductors a unique opportunity to hone their skills through the preparation and rehearsal of challenging repertoire under the leadership of CCC Artistic Director Dr. Julia Davids. Conductors will benefit from advanced in-depth training and immersion in a professional music-making environment while on tour for one week with the CCC.
The CCC is currently not accepting Conducting Fellow applications. Watch this space, or better yet follow us on Facebook or Twitter, to find out when the next Conducting Fellow application period will take place.
Application Details:
Eligibility: applicants must be Canadian citizens or legal residents of Canada.
Your application must include:
- Cover letter
- Resumé/CV including contact information for three references
- List of repertoire conducted in rehearsal and performance
- One video recording of the conductor (front view) in rehearsal or performance
- Non-refundable application fee of $25 sent via e-Interac to [email protected]
- Questions? Please email the CCC General Manager at [email protected].
Please send your completed application (either by email/mp3 or post) to:
CCC Artistic Director: Dr. Julia Davids
[email protected]
5247 Cleveland Street
Skokie, IL 60077 USA
Successful Applicants:
- Conducting Fellow will conduct the Canadian Chamber Choir both in rehearsal and performance. Repertoire will be selected in coordination with the Artistic Team.
- Conducting Fellow may have the opportunity to sing with the ensemble, if appropriate.
- Conducting Fellow is responsible for all travel expenses getting to and from project location.
- Conducting Fellow is responsible for a $500 tuition fee (payable to the Canadian Chamber Choir).
- The CCC will cover all expenses during the tour (travel, room, and board).
Says Davids: “…aspiring and working conductors have the chance to experiment in communicating their own musical ideas to an established professional ensemble, with the guidance of the CCC Artistic Team and the added benefit of feedback from the singers themselves.”
“My experience as the 2013 Conducting Fellow of the Canadian Chamber Choir was one of the most enriching musical experiences of my life. The choir’s sense of collegiality is unlike any I’ve ever encountered, and is matched by their professionalism and prowess as an ensemble. Professor Davids provided the perfect balance between hands-on experience and expert instruction, and continues to be an encouraging mentor since my fellowship with the choir. All aspects of my musicianship were bettered by this experience.”
– Kathleen Allan, 2013 Conducting Fellow
