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Newswire | Houston Grand Opera Names James Gaffigan as Next Music Director

By Newswire on 7 November 2025 Arts Industry, Employment, Newswire, Opera

HOUSTON—November 6, 2025—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) today announces the appointment of American conductor James Gaffigan as the fifth Music Director in the company’s 70-year history. As reported in the New York Times, Gaffigan will lead the company alongside General Director and CEO Khori Dastoor, advancing HGO’s commitment to sharing world-class artistic excellence with audiences in Houston and across the globe. Beginning his term as Music Director Designate in the 2026-27 season, Gaffigan will assume the role of Music Director in the 2027-28 season. A rarity among American conductors for his rise to prominence in the esteemed houses and concert halls of Europe, Gaffigan is in…

Newswire | Calgary Philharmonic Announces New Collective Bargaining Agreement

By Newswire on 7 October 2025 Arts Industry, Employment, West

Calgary AB (October 1, 2025) — The Calgary Philharmonic Society, together with the Calgary Philharmonic Players Association (CPPA), and Calgary Musicians Association (Local 547 American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada), are pleased to announce a new three-year collective bargaining agreement for the 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028 seasons. This new agreement demonstrates our shared commitment to strengthening the Calgary Phil, building on our current momentum and success, and deepening our service to the community. “We are excited to come to this agreement with our management and appreciate our organization’s meaningful investment in the musicians,” says Nikolette LaBonte,…

Newswire | Scott Tresham Appointed as Symphony Nova Scotia’s New CEO

By Newswire on 30 September 2025 Arts Industry, Employment, Newswire

Halifax/Kjipuktuk, NS – After an extensive nationwide search, Symphony Nova Scotia, one of the province’s leading arts organizations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Tresham as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 6, 2025. He succeeds Chris Wilkinson, who retired from the position at the end of June. Scott Tresham is a seasoned arts administrator with over three decades of professional experience in the classical music sector. He has guided purpose-led change at some of Canada’s foremost cultural institutions – including the creative reimagining of flagship events and legacy partnerships at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and the strategic transformation of…

(L to R) Roseline Blain, Léa Moisan-Perrier, François Ouimet, and Josée Fortin

Alliance Chorale de Québec: Round-Table Discussion on Choir Conducting

By Heather Weinreb on 25 February 2025 Arts Industry, Choral, Employment, Montreal, Vocal

On February 19, Alliance Chorale de Québec hosted a round-table discussion on choir conducting. Marc-Antoine d’Aragon moderated the discussion between choir conductors Roseline Blain, François Ouimet, Josée Fortin and Léa Moisan-Perrier. The ins and outs of the life of a choir conductor—from negotiating proper salaries to finding work-life balance—were touched upon. Here are the key points of the discussion: A Role with Many Hats The discussion on the role of a choir conductor quickly turned into a discussion on the role of an artistic director. While a choir conductor is responsible for studying scores and communicating musical ideas in a…

Opera 5 Announces 2025 Portfolio Artist Internship Program Participants

By Newswire on 23 January 2025 Arts Industry, Classical Music, Education, Employment, Newswire, Opera, Toronto

TORONTO, ON – Today Opera 5 announces the 8 singers who will join the Portfolio Artist Internship Program for the 2025 Toronto Opera Festival, in partnership with Opera McGill and the Schulich School of Music. The Portfolio Artist Internship is an innovative new approach to artist training designed to support individuals pursuing a portfolio career: a multi-faceted path, artistic or otherwise, simultaneously. The internship provides three levels of learning opportunities: performance, professional skills development, and secondary artistic/administrative skills. The 2025 interns include Kyle Briscoe, Jayden Burrows, Len Crino, Kate Fogg, Brenna McFarland, Maddelena Ohrbach, MacKenzie Sechi, and Emma Yee. For more information on these artists, click…

Where Can I Go with a Music Degree…? Announces Second Year of Roundtable Discussions

By Newswire on 20 January 2025 Arts Industry, Education, Employment, Guides

Want to turn your passion for music into a fulfilling career? The traditional music education model doesn’t always give you the real-world skills to launch your music career. Where Can I Go with a Music Degree…? is changing that! Join us for our second year of roundtable discussions! We’re bringing together industry pros and experienced musicians to help you build a sustainable career doing what you love. Learn how to: Promote your music Find your audience Make money doing what you love Where Can I Go with a Music Education? Date: January 25th Speakers: Dr. Marshall Gayman, neurologist (McGill Music…

Job Offer – La Scena Musicale Internship 2024-25 (Winter)

By La Scena Musicale Team on 3 January 2025 Employment, Newswire

Update: Jan. 2, 2025 La Scena Musicale has one opening left for a paid internship in the Winter term for Editorial Assistant, Marketing Assistant or Fundraising Assistant, funded by the Student Work Placement program. Intern: Editorial Assistant, Marketing Assistant or Fundraising Assistant La Scene Musicale Location: work remotely Deadline: until positions are filled Salary: $17/hr Duration: 12-14 weeks full-time (35 hrs/week) or 420-490 hours part-time Funding: Student Work Placement Program Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada Note: Work remotely available Volunteers welcome Eligibility: Registered as a student in a recognized Canadian PSE institution in any program or field of…

Job Posting – TSO Resident Conductor / TSYO Conductor

By Newswire on 21 December 2024 Arts Industry, Employment, Newswire, Orchestral, Toronto

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) announces the opening of two staff conductor positions—(1) TSO Resident Conductor, and (2) Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO) Conductor—to begin during the 2025-26 concert season. Qualified candidates may submit an application for a full-time contract for both positions or a part-time contract for one of the positions. TSO Resident Conductor The TSO Resident Conductor will work closely with Music Director Gustavo Gimeno, TSO administrative staff, and the musicians of the TSO. This two-season position (2025-26 and 2026-27) includes significant repertoire building through a combination of covering assigned TSO concerts and rehearsals and conducting select concerts.…

Job Offers – La Scena Musicale Interns 2024-25 (Fall & Winter)

By La Scena Musicale Team on 4 July 2024 Employment, Newswire

La Scena Musicale is now open for applications for paid internships in web programming and writing. All positions are funded by the Student Work Placement program. Interns: Editorial Assistant and Web Programming (2 available) La Scene Musicale Location: Montreal, Quebec Posted: July 2, 2024 Deadline: until positions are filled Salary: $17/hr Duration: 12 weeks full-time (35 hrs/week) or 420 hours part-time Funding: Student Work Placement Program Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada Note: work remotely available Volunteers welcome Eligibility: Registered as a student in a recognized Canadian PSE institution in any program or field of study Legally allowed to work in…

Job Offer – La Scena Musicale Fundraising Coordinator 2023-24

By La Scena Musicale Team on 29 November 2023 Employment, Newswire

La Scena Musicale is now open for applications for a full-time Fundraising Coordinator funded by Young Canada Works at Building Careers in English and French (YCWCEF). Intern: Fundraising Coordinator La Scene Musicale Location: Montreal, Quebec or remote Posted: June 21, 2023 reposted Nov. 29 Deadline: until position is filled Salary: $18/hr Duration: 32 weeks, Aug. 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 / from Dec. 11 to March 31, 2024 for a total of 525 hours Full time (35 hrs/week) Funding: Young Canada Works at Building Careers in English and French (YCWCEF) Description Assisting the Publisher in his duties; Contact clients for…

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