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EMU431/MUS2224H Choral Literature & Conducting II

Date Posted: 05/30/2025
Req ID: 31712
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Music
Department: Faculty of Music
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

EMU431/MUS2224H Choral Literature & Conducting II

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Course Description: A continuation of EMU430/MUS2223H. The study of choral literature and conducting technique with an emphasis on European classical and Contemporary choral music (including selected choral-orchestral repertoire). The weekly class will meet in a combined literature seminar and conducting practicum with piano and/or small instrumental ensemble. 

Class Schedule: Thursdays 1-3 & Wednesdays 12-1 in the Winter term 

January to April 2026

Salary: $9,820.70 

Estimated Course Enrollment: 25 

TA support: yes 

Qualifications: Graduate degree in music education, music performance or equivalent professional experience. Experience as a choral conductor for a variety of choir types, at various levels, and with a wide range of repertoire, including contemporary choral music. Extensive knowledge of choral conducting pedagogy and choral methods. Professional experience as a choral arranger and/or choral composer is preferred. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the university level. 

Duties: Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy. Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

A complete application includes your responses to the application form with a cover letter and current Curriculum Vitae; click here to apply.

Closing Date: 06/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
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Job Category: Sessional Instruction

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