Music

The Calgary Philharmonic has been a pillar of Calgary’s vibrant arts scene since 1955 and in that time has grown to be one of Canada’s most celebrated live music ensembles. Led by Music Director Rune Bergmann, the Orchestra presents a wide range of concerts, inspiring education programs, and reaches audiences worldwide through free and accessible digital programming. In addition to 66 full-time orchestra musicians, the Calgary Phil is one of two major symphony orchestras in Canada that has its own chorus of over 120 volunteer singers. In a typical season, the Calgary Phil welcomes over 100,000 visitors, connecting audiences to live music experiences, and serves the city of Calgary by fostering creativity and belonging. Your Phil. Your Music.

The Role 

The Artistic Administration Manager assists the Director, Artistic + Education in the planning and presentation of the Calgary Phil concert season. This role supports all programming and has a particular focus on Pops, Symphony Sundays for Kids, and select Special concerts and projects— from generating ideas, negotiation, contracting, and communicating all details to relevant team members to ensure successful and artistically rewarding presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and facilitate the concert season planning process, with specific focus on Pops, Symphony Sundays for Kids, and select Special concerts and projects. 
• Work with Director, Artistic + Education with input from Education + Outreach Manager, Director, Marketing + Sales, and Associate Director, Sales to develop and document concert season pacing
• Negotiate contracts for non-classical concerts to engage conductors, soloists, composers, arrangers, and other required personnel, licensing and rights, and with presenting partners as required, working within budget parameters
• Communicate relevant information to Orchestra Operations team and other Calgary Phil admin, chorus and artistic leadership as applicable to ensure successful execution of concert productions and collaborations
• Manage Artistic Coordinator, supervising preparations of artistic contracts, itineraries, fee requisitions and payments processing for Calgary Phil season concerts. 
• Liaise with Calgary Phil’s home venue Arts Commons (soon to be known as Werklund Centre) and other venues on holds and bookings for concert season planning
• Be knowledgeable of clauses within the Collective Bargaining Agreement that must inform and guide the artistic planning processes for compliance
• Ensure artistic details are entered promptly and kept up to date in OPAS database system
• Serve as secondary point of contact for OPAS administration around users, file structure and reports (primary point of contact is the Information Management Specialist)
• Serve as Power User for SharePoint System and as liaison for technical matters involving Artistic + Education Department
• Report to Director, Artistic + Education each month on guest artist fees, chorus expenses, commissioning expenses, and other expense and revenue lines, as assigned. 
• Proof artistic content for Marketing and Development materials, as required
• Contribute to Calgary Philharmonic Society meetings with Calgary Philharmonic Players Association committees, including Programming, Resident/Associate Conductor, and Orchestra Committees as needed
• Manage and report on music licensing needs of the organization for performances and media 
• Supporting the Director, Artistic + Education, to create and prepare Artistic Budget framework, and input assigned budget lines
• Ensure alignment with financial goals of the Calgary Phil with respect to non-classical programs
• In collaboration with Director, Artistic + Education, develop analysis tools for assessing concerts for the factors of quality, sustainability and audience connection
• Review all contract riders with applicable departments to disseminate information as needed
• Concert and rehearsal duty as assigned       
• Stay informed around industry and local trends that impact this work

Desired Qualifications

• Results-oriented professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in arts administration, with specific experience in orchestral music programming and/or live performing arts events
• University Degree at Bachelor Level (music degree preferred), or equivalent personal/work experience with various musical genres,
• Strong knowledge of various musical genres
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Strong communication skills 
• Experience negotiating contracts 
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as agents, guest artists, conductors, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and respond calmly to challenging situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Willingness to learn new programs, particularly OPAS (Orchestra Planning and Administration System)
• Reliable, energetic, creative and respectful, possessing sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential/sensitive information
• Flexibility in working hours is required with a combination of regular daytime hours in addition to various evenings and weekends based on the rehearsal/concert duty schedule
• Must have valid Driver’s license

Additional Details

• This position is full-time with an annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 The successful candidate who meets the required qualifications can expect to start at the mid-range salary level.
• This position will require evening and weekend work 
• The Calgary Phil is trialing a hybrid remote work program. Employees who are eligible for this program can work up to three days / week from an appropriate remote location
• As part of our full compensation package, Calgary Phil offers 3 weeks’ vacation, a comprehensive benefits package that includes RRSP contributions, health coverage, an employee assistance program, bonus days off, and other non-cash benefits.
• Office location: Arts Commons, Floor 2, 205 8 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2G 0K9

Application Process 

Application deadline: 15 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the deadline. No phone calls or emails please.

Please send cover letter and resume to: 

Andrea Davison, 

Director, Artistic + Education 

HR@calgaryphil.com with the subject line "Artistic Administration Manager” 

The Calgary Phil is committed to fostering an anti-racist, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment and, as such, encourages qualified candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know so that we can work with you to accommodate your needs. 

We thank you for your interest in the Calgary Phil. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Follow the Calgary Philharmonic @calgaryphil on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and register for email updates at www.calgaryphil.com/newsletter.

Application Deadline February 19, 2025

Program Dates Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025

Overview

The Audio Recording Engineer program is a continuing education opportunity designed for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight, professional experience and/or formal professional/educational training. Learning objectives have been integrated into artistic residency programs, inviting exciting opportunities for collaboration and connection in this redeveloped applied-learning program.

Participants will receive mentorship from experienced professionals, enhancing their technical abilities and learning about new equipment, software, and recording techniques while supporting selected musicians in the Jazz and Sonic Arts 2025 program.

Description

Emerging Audio Engineers from around the world are invited to participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity, and elevate their recording abilities in diverse genres of music. Successful applicants will benefit from:

• Close mentorship by international faculty, staff producers, engineers, and technologists.
• Experience recording live concerts in jazz and related genres, dependent on the repertoire of accepted musicians.
• Developing communication skills and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience.
• Gaining experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire.
• A deepened knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Networking opportunities with other audio engineers, professional musicians, artists in other disciplines, and invited guests.
• Access to professionally equipped studio spaces.
• Materials/assets for professional portfolio.

Requirements 

Applicants should have a combination of formal training and/or professional experience or aptitude in audio engineering. Required skills include:

• A working knowledge of Pyramix, and ProTools is desirable.
• A practical understanding of file creation and management.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be able to manage resources, produce to schedule, and multitask effectively with strong time management, diplomacy, and communication skills. Please note, Banff Centre Professional training programs are instructed in English. 

You Pay (accommodation & meal plan costs after scholarship applied): $2 097.90

Apply online

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge seeks a new Executive Director to assume a leadership position in 2025.
POSITION: Executive Director
Hours: Full-time, permanent position
Location: In-person, Lethbridge, Alberta
Website: artslethbridge.org/job-opportunities
Closing date: January 9, 11:59 pm

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that promotes and supports the growth and development of the arts sector in Lethbridge while upholding the values of creativity, collaboration and inclusiveness, professionalism and accountability.

Established in 1958, as a member-based society, the AAC is a multi-faceted organization whose activities include: advocacy on behalf of artists and arts organizations, increasing public understanding of and support for the arts, promoting arts events and initiatives, and creating events and opportunities for artists and the community to come together. The AAC is also responsible for the management of Casa the City of Lethbridge’s purpose-built community art centre.

The AAC seeks a dynamic, visionary and self-motivated leader to assume the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will report to the AAC Board of Directors and will provide strategic and fiscal leadership for the organization. They will be accountable for the implementation of the Board’s strategic plan; oversight of all AAC policies, operations, services and programs, and the supervision of the AAC management team.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the arts sector and its value to the broad community which will allow them to be an advocate for the AAC and the arts community. They will be recognized for their big-picture thinking skills and will have a proven record of implementing successful initiatives.  They will also demonstrate the ability to support and lead a diverse team. Their superior relationship-building and communication skills will allow them to collaborate with a variety of sector, community and government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum 3 years management experience and demonstrated
  leadership in the Arts
• Experience working with a nonprofit organization; preferably an arts organization
• Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Experience working with the media
• Experience developing and managing budgets and grant writing experience
• Knowledge of the Lethbridge and area arts sector

Primary areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Board of Directors liaison and support
• Leadership, supervision and evaluation of senior staff
• Program development, management and evaluation
• Fiscal management, grant oversight and fund development
• Contract management
• Cultivating strong community relationships
• Liaison with City of Lethbridge administration

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with salary expectations and three references, to the attention of: Hiring Committee, Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, hr@artslethbridge.org before January 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm. 

Interviews will be scheduled for Jan 21 - 24. Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Expected start date is March 29, 2023. A Criminal Record check will be required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience (Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000). This position comes with a competitive health benefits plan.

For further information, please contact:  Jon Oxley, Board President, by email at hr@artslethbridge.org

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge acknowledges that we are gathered on the lands of the Blackfoot people of the Canadian Plains and pays respect to the Blackfoot people past, present and future while recognizing and respecting their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship to the land.  The City of Lethbridge is also home to the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with A Luminous New Year’s Eve, a beloved Calgary tradition that promises an unforgettable evening of music and celebration.

Hosted by Luminous Voices, Calgary’s renowned professional chamber choir, the concert will feature a breathtaking selection of unaccompanied choral works, plus a few sing-along and, of course, Auld Lang Syne!

Enjoy sparkling wine and decadent chocolates from Master Chocolat during intermission. This concert is a perfect choral tradition in Calgary to share with family and friends during the holidays.

A Luminous New Year’s Eve will take place on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Bella Concert Hall, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Mount Royal University (18 Mount Royal Circle SW, Calgary)

Tickets are $50 (adults) / $45 (seniors) / $25 (students) plus fees and are available online through MRU Box Office at tickets.mru.ca, by calling (403) 440-7770, or at the door.

For more information, please visit luminousvoices.com or call (587) 889-8370.

With its release in 2022, Be Alright!, was the first album to debut at #1 on Alberta's CKUA Top 30 Chart. His duets album with Dana Wylie "The Day Had To Come" was in CKUA's Top 30 for 16 weeks.

The Portland/Edmonton based singer has “...vocals that emanate…an air of melancholy. Roy Orbison, with a dash of Chris Isaak and a pinch of gospel-era Elvis Presley are the knee-jerk comparisons, as Volkov sings like a man out of time.” (The Edmonton Journal).

He has shared stages with Mariel Buckley, Boy Golden, Del Barber, Frazey Ford, and recently appeared at the Edmonton and Calgary Folk Music Festivals.

www.thecarrot.ca/events-at-the-carrot/2024/12/13/fnl-sammy-volkov

Don’t miss the excitement! Come to our festive gathering featuring kids’ crafts, street hockey, horse & wagon rides, a special visit from Santa, and a complimentary chilli dinner with both meat and veggie options! 

Join us for carolling, holiday movies, and more after dinner. 

Admisson by donation! Please donate what you can.

Dress warmly, and don’t forget your flashlight for added fun!

Please RVSP by December 14, 2024.

www.thecarrot.ca/jingle-jammin-2024

This holiday season, join Cum Vino Cantus for an afternoon of music, warmth, and celebration at Light of Lights, a choral concert that captures the spirit of the holidays with shimmering voices.

From the radiant glow of candlelight to the sparkling hope of the starry night, Light of Lights will fill your heart with peace and wonder.

Experience beloved holiday favourites, heart-lifting choral arrangements, and a special selection of songs that celebrate the themes of light, joy, and the bright promise of a new season.

Directed by Karen Nell-Bennett, accompanied by Jon Day.

The concert takes place at 2:30 pm at McDougall United Church. Doors open at 2 pm.

Tickets are $20 (general admission) / $10 (kids under 10) plus fees and are available online through Eventbrite.

Tickets may not be available at the door due to capacity, so get your tickets early!

For more information, visit cumvinocantus.ca.

Embark on a celestial journey of seasonal music with Greenwood Singers at their upcoming concert, A Sky Full of Stars. Inspired by the timeless symbol of the Christmas Star, the concert features music of the Renaissance, new works by Canadian composers, and festive classics.

Highlights include Eric Whitacre’s uplifting Little Tree, Jonathan Dove’s luminous, Seek Him That Maketh the Seven Stars, and Edmonton-composer Laura Hawley’s arrangement of The First Snow of the Year. 

The choir is thrilled to be joined by organist Jeremy Spurgeon, pianist Helen Stuart, and the University of Alberta Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers for this performance.

This concert also marks the debut of the Greenwood Singers’ new Music Director, Dr. Brendan Lord. Dr. Lord brings a fresh approach to this cherished holiday tradition while maintaining the breadth of musical programming Greenwood audiences have come to expect.

Come and revel in the sound of Greenwood Singers as they illuminate the night with song, hope, and the joy of the season!

Date and Time: Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Venue: All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral (10035 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB)
Ticket Prices: $25 per ticket (plus fees) available online through Eventbrite or $28 at the door.

Greenwood Singers is very grateful for its sponsors Snyder & Associates LLP and The Bereznicki Family, as well as ongoing support from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.

For more information, Visit our Facebook Event Page, or the Greenwood Singers website.